Bradford Academy - Chimes Yearbook (Haverhill, MA)

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fa j 9z , fa- 1' mls' ' in an .gif if iw .Q- ' H if r 'i' QV' .wx Era-ci Ord Q.:-4n21,at5 for lockers, shower baths, and possibly, at some future date, a swimming tank. :X spiral staircase leads from this room to the gymnasium proper. Entering from the t'IlSt end, which will, in the near future, probably be connected with the main building. the visitor finds himself in a small vesti- bule from which stairs lead on either side of the entrance to the gymnasium, which is a room forty by sixty feet, anif thoroughly equipped with Swedish apparatus. 'lihe trussed roof is vert' high, and is finished with hard pine timbers. 'lihe walls are of red brick, the woodwork finished in natural pine, and the floor in Georgia pine. 'lihe structure is so arranged that a running track and gallery may he added at any time. The appliances and general equip- ment of the building are complete. 'lihe heating is by steampipes, and the ventilation must perfect. from the windows on every side. The building is lighted by eleetricitf.'. XYe are very' glad that the building is now ready for use, and we eagerly look forward to the good times in store for us in the gymnasium. XVe wish to express our hearty appreciation to the trustees, one and all, for the addition of this splendid structure to the already fine equipment of our dear Bradford School. ' 'V o , W wx lwwi - W l -sr c.f-+-rw 'L' J ik '3:'39.i:'g3'5 K ' K.. , ' 1 1 sl gf ., Q li 75 1

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L Brad Ord 'kqnna 5 lje gmnasium xt -tiki! ,,-If M 1' Q sq-H Tfiis to'our ever-loval and devoted trustees. and especially to the untiring efforts of Mr. Lewis K. Morse of the lfxecutive Committee, that we are deeply indebted for our fine new gymnasium huilding. The structure is built southeast of the main huilding, and is two stories high. With the exterior view one is impressed hy the fact that it is especially adapted for the purpose for which it is intended. lt is of a plain and simple design, and consequently not over-ornamented. lt is huilt of pressed hrick with a roof of slate. The windows, with arched tops, present an especially attractive appearance, and carry out the harmonious characteristics of thc Whole structure. The lower story of the huilding is divided into halves: one half heing used for a heating plant, and the other, a room fortv hx' thirtv feet, is designed 1741

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