University of the Pacific - Naranjado Yearbook (Stockton, CA)

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VARSITY CAMPUS fContinuecD that Paciic should not be characterized by the heterogenous type of buildings which are found on the average college campus. The Collegiate Gothic type which was finally chosen is a comparatively recent adaptation of the old Gothic style of architecture which came into prominence with the fine old cathedrals of Europe. Its use in California is particularly pleasing to the eye because it presents such a sharp contrast to the prevailing Spanish type of building. All of the permanent buildings, both academic and otherwise, are being constructed in harmony with this style. When viewed individually, many of them are veritable gems of architectural beauty, and collectively they typify the spirit of high aspiration and achievement that has always been characteristic of Pacific throughout her brilliant and venerable history. No real college can be built in a day or a year. It must be capable of continuous growth and expansion as the years move on, and so this group of buildings is only the beginning of the greater Pacific which is yet to be. ..I231..

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.AB VARSITY CAMPUS O THOSE who in years past were acquainted with the forty-acre tract of land which comprises the campus of the College of the Pacilic, it seems that the day of miracles has endured until the present time. Since the days of '49, only a wide field overgrown with grass and weeds marked the place where the College buildings now stand. And then suddenly-almost in a night it seemed-this same field was transformed into a campus of the newest College in the state, which strangely enough is also the oldest. This noteworthy achievement was made possible by the generosity of scores of the friends of Pacific who were determined that the College should have this opportunity of renewing her youth in a new environment. Besides having the newest campus in California, Pacific has in her uniform type of architecture an added distinction which few other colleges can claim. When the decision to move the College from San Jose to its new location in Stockton was reached, the trustees engaged in many discussions concerning the type of architecture to be used on the new campus for they were determined

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STOCKTON The picture below demonstrates the unity between the city of Stockton and the college. Stockton has more than welcomed the college to this community by her willingness to provide for and cooperate with the college on all possible occasions. This year has brought forth the extension of the carline from Tuxedo Park to the front of the gymnasium, thus making it possible for people to attend athletic contests, recitals, plays, debates and other college functions. Pacific has moved from place to place in the past, but with the advent of the college to Stockton a permanent home has been established. i G, -l241- a