Drexel University - Spartan Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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INDEPENDENCE MALL-One of the na- tion's outstanding shrines, the Mall is sec- ond to none in respect to historical signifi- cance. The framework of our democratic government took shape here, and the pres- ence of both Indpendence Hall and the Con- stitution of the United States serve to re- mind us of this heredity. CITY HALL-Standing proudly above the cityls skyline is Philadelphiafs city hall. Its many archways contain metal tablets whose text is of a historic nature. Fountains at the art museum offset thc newer structures in the background.

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UUR BIRTH . . . CONTRIBUTING A TOTAL of approximately one million dollars to the Institute, Mr. Cyrus H. K. Curtis presented us with Curtis Hall, May, 1929, a new organ, April, 1928, and half the cost of the girls' dormitory, constructed in 1931. THE ABOVE DRAWING pictures the corner of 32nd and Chestnut Streets as it was in 1860. Erected before 1840, the building stood until 1891. It was the residence of Joseph S. Keen, father of the late Gregory B. Keen, curator of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania for many years. Anthony J. Drexel, with the help of his friend, George W. Childs, founded Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Indus- try. Work on the main building began in 1889 and the building was dedicated on December 17, 1891. The first class entered the following January, with Dr. James McAllister acting as the Institute's first president. Under Dr. Hollis Godfrey, the third president, the School of Engineering was formed. The business department was expanded into the secretarial and business school, forerunner of today's College of Business Administration. The Home Economics College was formed and the Cooperative Program was also initiated under Dr. Godfrey and advanced by his successor, Dr. Matheson. During Dr. Mathesonls presidency, Drexel expanded