New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
NEW CARNEGIE SCHOOL.
Plans for additions to Institute
Buildings at Pittsburg.

II is proposed 20 build at once the schools for
Journeymen and apprentices OF the Carnegie tech
nical schools at Pittsburg. These schools will be
esta blished for the technical instruction OF men
and women in scientific and industrial pursuits
The photograph reproduced In The Tribune from
a model made by the architects, Palmer q Horh-
bOstel. OF this city. represents the schools for
journeymen and apprentices. and Is ABOUT one
seventh Of the total scheme IL shows the corner
of the general building scheme thnt fronts IN
Woodawn-ave. and Junction Hollow. The WOOD
lawn-ave front is about five hundred and sixty rect
long. All the wings shown are connected Dy
wlde corridor.
A site OF thirty-two acres adjoining schsnley
Park has been provided for the OF the scnoois
in the erection OF tho necessary buildings Andrew
Carnegie has promised TO erect and equip these
buildings. and has empowered the trustees OF the
institute TO carry the project into effect
The schools will comprise an administrative group
designed TO house the executive department. make
provision for the social development OF the STU
dents. and provide auditorium for the assem-
blage of the entire school.
Tbere will be a school of applied science. Oper-
ative for day and night students. and for the
training OF young men over sixteen years oid Tor
two three years for draughtsmen. inspectors
foremen, engineers assistants and other positions
above those of the skilled mechanic. where intel
Igence and technical Information are more essen
tial than dexterity.
In this school large part Of the instruction. IN
Guiding that in shop work. will be given In labor
struction thorough and effective. the entire equip
ment will be Of the most modern type The ma
chinery and appliances will be OF such character
and so used that an economic use Of labor and ma
terial can be utilized in manner similar to
that found in the commercial shops.
The school for apprentices and tourneymen Is
adapted the night instruction OF students II
will offer system of instruction for the further
education of apprentices already at work In the
trade who will receive technical and theoretical in
formation. coupled with fair amount OF that prac-
tcal demonstration necessary to their ultimate ad-
vancement into the ranks of skilled mechanics
The course OF instruction will be so arranged that
the students will have opportunity TO acquire
familiarity with materials, knowledge OF the basic
principles employed, and OF mechanical and work-
ing drawings. elements of physics and chemistry, =,
and familiarity with new materials and the most
modern tools. The shops. laboratories and class
the most complete manner.
The technical school for women will give instruc-
ton to day and evening students 1t will be strictly
practical in character and will have for its principal
aim the training Of women to their livelihood.
Its purpose will be 10 give TO them technical train
ing special skill In various subjects, which Will
increase their earning power These will be practf-
cal instruction in millinery, dressmaking, etc.
The school of applied design will accommodate
processes OF the various industries specified.
The purpose OF the school will be instruct those
who aspire to become skilled workers well as
designers after reasonable amount Of experience.
who are familiar with the technical requirements OF
these industries