Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1883-05-30
THE STATE FARM BUILDING.
The New and Picturesque Structure to he
Built Upon the State Agricultural
College Farm.
A Step to Add Importance and Dignity to the
Department and Forward
the Work.

The one important step necessary to placing
the new university farm into working order
has at last been taken in deciding upon the
plans for the proposed farm buildings
The pans are furnished by L. s.
Burlington, those submitted in the winter
though excellent as regards the comfort and
convenience Of the proposed buildings, were
yet considered by the regents to be too elab-
orate 1t has been decided not to put 80 much
money into buildings, but mere into machinery
and stock and other details, by which more
practical benefit will be reaped from the ex-
penditure. Prof. Porter says of the work:
Some delay has been unavoidable in even get
ting matters slong as far as they are now The
farm being a State institution, everything had to
be done in due legal form. But now that the ex-
pendnures for the buildings have been duly
sanctioned by the legislature, the work of building
may be regarded fairly under headway.
FINANCIAL TRANSACTION.
The reason of the States being able to go for
ward in this scheme Of Improvement on its univer-
sty farm lies in the fact Of most successful fnan-
cal transaction on the part of the regents The
old farm plated about six months ago and
nearly 500 900 have already been realized upon it;
and SAC, 900 more will without doubt be realized
ere the lots are all disposed of. This gives
plenty Of money for present needs and leaves no
cause Of Uneasiness for the future. The present
farm was purchased at so low rate that the most
Of this large sum Of money can be put into the
equipment and Improvement Of the new one. Il
addition to this is the regular endowment aud the
yearly stipend to come from the government in
case successful experimental station is operated.
Aud SO there is lack OF funds. The emily solicit
tude is that felt in the responsibility of handling
these funds TO the best possible advantage. The
present buildings are the beginning of more ex-
tsnsive collection to arise in the course Of time.
The desire of the management seems likely to be
followed in this this of the most favorable
regions in the whole country for the establishment
of q complete experimental station
THE PROPOSED BUILDING.
The farm on which the proposed new build
ing will be erected consists of ninety-five acres
Of land in Ramsey county adjoining the Ram
sev county poor farm, IylCg along Como ave-
nue. and distant from The University about three
miles. The external architecture Of the build
ing is in the Queen Anne style now preponder-
atng and Is a very attractive structure, and
viii present an imposing appearance from the
eminence it will occupy.
The second floor is made up of an admirable
arrangement of chambers, lofts, and others
which will make the structure ample for every
need Accommodations will be provided for
between thirty and forty students.
THE SITE FOB THE NEW BUILDING
is a most attractive one 1t is nearly at the
foot of gently descending slope. This Sc
cures for il excellent drainage, protection from
the winds, and a commanding ard agreeable
prospect. The slope in the rear is thickly
wooded. In front is a wide view of fertile and
cultivated country. The immediate vicinity is
highly susceptible to an Improvement in WHICH
Iel'HeF picturesque LOT PracIcaL features are
omitted. The new building itself, as seen
from the design, is a combination
of what is most pleasing to the sight, and, st the
same tiE1e what is most convenient 1t Is IN
mistakably farm building. and the slight ir-
regularity which adds to its appearance is also
necessary to its peculiar needs. A tower in the
front is to contain large bell fer summoning
the men to their meals. The rooms for tho
professors family can be kept entirely separat o
from the remainder of the building. The
whole is 10 be heated by furnace. The greater
part of the farm work will probably be done
by students who will have their rooms in the
building, and consequently their wants have
been taken into consideration in the construc-
ton. The students will have their rooms in
the second story, with bath rooms and closets
entirely separate from the others. Provision
has also been made for reading room. The
building IS amply sufficient in its proportions
for all these needs. The main building is l16
142, and the structure which extends to the
rear contains woodshed, carriage house, etc,
and is 100X3O. The stone and lumber is a.
ready on the ground, and work will commence
Immediately.