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JHcmforb $uab 1902 “ Progress of Civilization in America. The central figure on the front of the arch is Civilization, the beginning and end of the processional scene. Providence ” is on the left. Columbus, taking his mission from Providence, tears the veil from America, standing between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. Pizarro and Cortez appear mounted, tearing down the idolatry of ancient America preparing the way for Christianity. On the corner of the arch is the chief Aztec Divinity, and on the west end Las Casas, preaching of the cross to the Indians. The next step in the evolution of events is the peculiarly American idea of Liberty protecting Religion, thus bringing Christianity to the New World. The Pilgrims are seen landing at Plymouth, and this cycle ends with the figure of Wisdom. The discovery completed, the work concerns itself with the United States. On the rear of the arch we see the march of the thirteen States, led by Washington, acconi| anied by two generals on horseback. The result of the War of Independence is shown by the figure of Columbia, or the United States, occupying the center of the frieze; from her proceeds Abundance,pointing to the virgin lands westward. First comes a group representing Grazing, with the god Pan ; then Ceres, with mowers and reapers ; Mining, on the comer of the arch—a Cyclops; Electricity, with the Leyden jar; Steam, with boiler and fire; the Sciences, Philosophy, Medicine and Mathematics, and the corner crowned with Minerva, a bear at her side, representing California. Again at the front of the arch we see Titans, holding up the mountains. The Railway is pictured—Mr. and Mrs. Stanford riding on horseback, and the Genius of Engineering superintending the work,— the end and beginning of which is Civilization. In 1900 the corner-stone of the Memorial Church was laid, with simple and impressive ceremony. 'Hie Science. Physics and History buildings and the Chemical I-aboratory were begun soon after. 'Hie new buildings are creeping slowly around the old, the Outer Quadrangle gradually enclosing the Inner. But the beloved Inner Quadrangle has lost none of its l eauty. It will always have for those who have been associated with the University a peculiar charm and attraction. Many millions will be spent in the construction of these buildings. The hearts of students the world over should feel grateful to the surviving founder, and say, earnestly, God bless the name of Stanford. Chas. Ed. Hodges. i 6
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JManforb $uab 1902 Ph,t» b A. 0. Aunt Section or the Feiece in Cour»e or Construction I he Growth ot the Quadrangle MAY 14. 1887, the corner-stone was placed in the Inner Quadrangle, the beginning of a great work, by loving parents, to the memory oi an only son, I .eland Stanford, Junior. Those who witnessed that impressive ceremony can hardly realize the arduous task which was left the surviving founder of carrying out the great scheme that is making this University one of the leading educational institutions in the world. Shepley. Rutan Coolidge of Boston, successors to the famous Richardson, were the architects selected for this important work. The design, originating from the old Santa Barbara Mission, is now being carefully adhered to. Ten years ago. in August. 1891. the University first opened its doors, anti its progress during the ensuing years, despite its trials and tribulations, has been slow out sure. With the opening of the University only the Inner Quadrangle. Encina and Rohle Halls were completed, houses being rapidly erected for the Faculty. After the death of Mr. Stanford and a lapse of five years, one began to realize that the original plan was not merely a drawing, but a substantial fact that would live forever. The gift of Thomas Welton Stanford, for the erection of the Library, started the Outer Quadrangle, the corner-stone for which was laid in 1S99. Simultaneously with the Library, the walls of the Assembly Hall l egan to rise, followed by the Memorial Arch in the same year. The sculptured frieze of the arch is from the model and description by St. Gaudcns, and is being executed by Ru| ert Schmid- The design represents the •S
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