New Bedford Institute of Technology - Fabricator Yearbook (New Bedford, MA)

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19 2 8 THE FABRICATOR First Building HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL The New Bedford Textile School was established by the Trustees of the New Bedford Textile School, incorporated in accordance with Chapter 475, Acts of 1895. The Board of Trustees was organized on Aug. 1st, 1895 with the fol- lowing members; Wm. L. Butler P. G. DeNormanville John Wilkinson George R. Stetson Robert Burgess Articles of corporation were adopted and George W. Hillman was elected clerk of the corporation. The first annual meeting was held Jan. 27, 1896, when the following officers were elected: William J. Kent, President, Isaac B. Tompkins, Jr., Treasurer, George W. Hillman, Clerk. David L. Parker Chas. O. Brightman George E. Briggs Rufus A. Soule Wm. J. Kent W. W. Crapo George W. Hillman Samuel Ross Oliver Prescott, Jr. Isaac B. Tompkins, Jr. 19 }

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THEFABRICATOR 1928 KNITTING DEPARTMENT SOON after entering school we learned that there was a knitting department included in this institution of learning. It occupied the top floor of the southern wing of the school. Some of us were more or less acquainted with the spinning, weaving and designing work found in the textile industry but our knowledge of the knitting business was a minus quantity. As most of us were regular diploma students it required at least two years before we were officially introduced to the intricate working parts of the knitting machine and the exacting requirements both in yarn and finished product. For some reason or other, knitters are great fellows for traveling around, moving from one position to another, until it becomes a habit. Mr. Manning is no exception to the rule but during our three years at the school we have noticed that the equipment at the school has been much moved around and the layout changes so often it hardly seems necessary for him to travel any farther at least, for the sake of a change of scenery. He seems never to be satisfied and has replaced the old equipment with new and up-to-date machines and added considerable new equipment to his department, through the generous co-operation of the various machine man- ufacturers. -=«j{ 1 8 }[ -

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THEFABRICATOR 1928 Building, Finance, Machinery, Education and Executive Committees appointed. In April 1897, the City of New Bedford appropriated $25,000 for the use of the school. Annual meeting was held Feb. 1 898. The following officers were elected: George E. Briggs, President, Isaac B. Tompkins, Jr., Treasurer, George W. Hillman, Clerk. March 18, 1898 received $25,000 from the State of Massachusetts. July 12, 189 8, land bought and building committee authorized to prepare plans and procure bids for a building. January 30, 1899, C. P. Brooks was engaged as Managing Director. April 24, 1899, committee authorized to engage staff of instructors. July 24, 1899, first meeting of the Board held in the school building. School building dedicated Oct. 14, 1899. The officers of the Board of Trustees at the time of the dedication were as follows: George E. Briggs, President, Isaac B. Tompkins, Jr., Treasurer, Robert Burgess, Clerk. The school opened for day students Oct. 16, 1899, and for evening students Oct. 23, 1899. The first building was three stories, with small basement. The main building was 64 x 100 feet with an annex 12 x 67 feet on first floor for engine and boiler room. The power used was a small 40 h. p. engine with rope and belt transmission. Building, First Floor: General office, exhibition room or library and machine room for carding and spinning department. 2nd Floor; Two recitation rooms, Directors ' room and machine room for weaving and slashing. 3rd Floor; Two recitation rooms, the largest one used for design depart- ment, dark room for photographic work, machine room for spooling, winding and hand looms, and drawing. In 1902 it was decided to add two other departments, — chemistry and knitting. To do this it was necessary to add to the building. This addition was built onto the south side of the original building, three stories and basement. The first floor was used for two small class rooms, and a machine room for winding and warping; second floor for knitting; third floor for chemistry. Mr. Wm. E. Hatch was appointed President April 15, 1904. As the number of students in the evening classes was increasing very rapidly it was found necessary to add to the building again. This second addition was added in 1905. It was built on the south side, carrying the building out to the Maxfield Street line, three floors and basement. -■ { 20