Fort Wayne Bible College - Vine / Light Tower Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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V. 4-QQ. A 1 W. H. LUC-tlBlHl. l. A. RlNGENBEFiG NOAH SCHUMACHEH EZRA STEINER ' Peoria, lllinois Fort Wayiie, lndiana Pandora, Ohio Woodburii, lndiana NOAH FilCH VILAS SCI-llNDLEFt ELAM SPRUNGER IOHN VON GUNTEN N Berne, Indiana Berne, lndiana Fort Wayne, Indiana Fort Wctyne, lndiana However, they could only carry their work to cornpletion through the prayers and giits oi niany triends, churches, and organizations, including the Central District of the Missionary Church Association: the Fellowship Circley the young people of the Missionary Church Associa- tion under the leadership ot Hev. Robert Strulohar and Mr. Oscar Eiclrier: and the student body of the lnstitute. lnvaluable aid was also given by the field men: Cyril Eicher, Clarence Gerig, lared Cferig, Eddison Hahegger, Tillman Halaegger, B. P. Le-ightner, Harvey Mitchell, Arrnin Stein- er, W'in. Uphold, Ir., and l-l. E. Vtliswell. Special field work was done by I. A. Ringenberg and l. Warren Slote. The Building Committee with gratitude to Gad for His blessing and help is pleased to receive Founders' Mernorial from the contractors and iorinally turn over the cornpleted structure to the iurisdiction oi the Trustees. lts work is thereby done. jk had 7942

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4 '!ttQ 1 wer ri X, ,gn-'vs ,..4-:lv I 'W KW S. A. LEHMAN, Chairman S. A. WITMEB, Sec. IOI-IN BONTBAGEB O. P. EASTMAN Fort Wayne, Indiana Fort Wayne, Indiana Elkhart, Indiana Detroit, Michigan P. L. EICI-IBB, Treas. I. FRANCIS CHASE BERT I-IOLLOPETEI Fort Wayne, Indiana Chicago, Illinois Fort Wayne, Indian' The Building Committee has grown in size with the enlargement of the building project. The original plans called only for a music hall, and a committee of nine was appointed on August 24, 1937 to plan, finance, and construct the proposed building. Investigation was made of modern types of construction and tentative building plans were laid, but due to lack of finances no be- ginning could be made on construction. This delay was providential, for as time went on and school needs grew, it became evident that a much larger building was necessary. Accordingly, the Cfoverning Board authorized the larger building program on March 5, l94O and provided for the addition of six members on the Building Committee. 1 The members of the Committee, who occupy important positions in industry, business, and tie worl: of the church, have given generously of their time and means to make Founders' Me- morial a living monument to the faithfulness of Cfod.

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Aug. Oct. Dec. lan. Mar. Aug. Sept. Mar. May Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. 13 H 'LuDZHnd'A,j' RECORD 24, '37 Music Hall estimated to cost 325,000 approved by M. C. A. Conference. Building Committee of nine appointed. 1, '37 First meeting of Building Committee. 13, '37 Mr. LeRoy Bradley engaged as architect. 18 '40 Building Committee recommended larger building at estimated cost of 378,000 to Trustees. 5, '40 Approval given by Trustees. Southwest corner of cam- pus chosen for building site. Six members added to Build- ing Committee. 17, '40 Public campaign for funds begun at B. l. Convention rally with offering of 33,223.99 '40 and months following, need of building presented in churches. 12, '41 Cost revised upward to 385,000, exclusive of architect's 21, I 1 fees, to provide for basement under entire structure. 345,- 084.77 raised to date. '41 ln view of rising prices, inade uate funds, and immin Q . ence of war, Building Committee prayerfully considered future of undertaking. Decided with God's help to go ahead in earnest expectation that 70 per cent ot cost would be raised soon. Architect instructed to complete plans and to receive bids. 41 Bids opened. Higher than original estimates due to ten per cent rise in building costs. Architect asked to secure revised bids by elimination of west wing. 41 Contracts let for main structure without west wing. 41 Ground-breaking exercises. 41 Offering of 36,00l.5l, making possible restoration of west wing. b4,jacfa,anaLj' Sept. 22, '41 Governing Board delegated purchase ot furniture to Building Committee. Sept. 29, '41 Named Founders' Memorial. Oct. 12, '41 Corner-stone laid. May 10, '42 Dedication. Praise God from whom all blessings flow! BUILDERS Architect: LeRoy Bradley. General Contractors: William and Herman Buesching. Heating and Plumbing: Industrial Piping and Engineering Company. Electric Wiring: McKay Electric Co. FACILITIES Chapel with 501 seats, exclusive of rostrum. Gymnasium with capacity of 700 folding chairs. Four studios. Twenty practice rooms. Three class rooms. One suite of rooms for living quarters. Two sets of shower and locker rooms. Unfinished dining department. CONSTRUCTION COSTS General construction ..,,,...,.....................................,,... Plumbing and heating ........ Electric equipment .......... Architect s fees ............... SUPPLEMENTARY COSTS Miscellaneous lapproximatel ,................ .................... Furniture and equipment .....,,..... 3 76,153.00 16,236.63 2,778.18 4,758.39 3 99,928.10 3 2,000.00 5,000.00