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Historical ££ HEN the City of Colorado Springs was laid out by the Colorado Springs AJJ Town Company, a plot of ground containing about fifty-six acres, then far to the north of the center of the city, but now surrounded by its best residences, was reserved for a college. In 1874 Colorado College was organized and the property passed into its hands. In the same year it was opened for students under the executive direction of Rev. Jonathan Edwards. He remained with it for only one year, and was succeeded by Rev. J. G. Dougherty, who was the first to receive the title of President. He in turn was succeeded, after one year, by Rev. E. P. Penney, who occupied the office of President for nine years. During his term the first permanent building was constructed and named Palmer Hall in honor of Gen. W. J. Palmer, the President of the Colorado Springs Company, who has always been one of the most generous friends of the institution. In 1885 the office of president again became vacant and was not filled for three years. This was the darkest period in the history of the institution. Had it not been for the steadfastness and energy of a few persons who had the prophet ' s vision, the college would now be dead and forgotten. A vigorous campaign was begun in New England under the leadership of Prof. G. N. Marden ; the money necessary to pay the debts of the institution was secured ; and in 1888 Re,v. William F. Slocum, then of Baltimore, was called to the presidency. Since that time the progress of the college has been steady, and for the last few years, rapid. In 1888 the stone building now occupied as the President ' s residence was purchased. Hagerman Hall, for young men, was completed in 1889; Montgomery Hall, for young women, in 1891 ; the gym- 9
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