The La Jara chronicle., 1906-10-19
GUGGENHEIM HALL.
Magnificent Building Dedicated at
State School of Mines.

| Wednesday afternoon. in keeping with
| the general character of the noble
| building that marks an important mile
stone in the progress of the State
School OF Mines at Golden.
AS expressed by DIR. Frank Gun
saulus, president of the sister institu-
| ton, Armour Institute, who made the
dedicatory address. the event was of
especial importance because it marked
,he beginning of individual munifi-
cence that began where the generos-
ity of the state had ended and that
made possible a wider and more use
full field for what he said was the most
important school of its kind in Amer
lea. If not in the world.
The building is the handsomest
structure of the college. 1t is of SIM
pie and durable construction. as is in
keeping with the general character of
the school, an institution whose pri-
mary purpose is to fit young men for
the struggle with nature itself.
1t was given to the school by Simon
Guggenheim, the building having been
erected at cost of $4,000, and the
furnishings, which were also included
in the magnificent gift. cost another
$4,000. II is to be used as a general
administration building. rs well as
special building for classes in geology
and mineralogy. The offices of Presl-
dent Victor C. Anderson and of the in
stitution will also be located in this
building.
The presence of practically every
INT, in q
corner of the world gathered in Den.
Denver for the sessions of the Ameri.
can Mining Congress made the dedica'
tion of the new building all the more
notable.
After the address of DR.. Gunsaulus
George NJ. Post, '94, was introduced
by President Anderson and made the
presentation of the two portraits OF
DR. Chauvenet and of Mr.. Guggenheim,
which were hung over the platform in
the front of the assembly hall. The
gifts were received with great ap
plause.
President Anderson read a congratu.
latory letter from President DIR. Regis
Chauvenet, after which he announced
the donation of seveal prizes for
senior thesis work.
Siron Guggenheim. the donor of the
new building, then presented the keys
to Chairman DR.. John p. Kelley of the
board of trustees. They were tied to-
gether with two streamers of blue and
white satin ribbon. Mr.. Guggenheim
was greeted with great applause.
His presentation address was simple
but to the point and was received with
a great deal of favor by those in the
hall. He said:
MIR. President of the Faculty, Board
of Trustees, Ladies and Gentlemen
Allow me to thank you and the people
of Colorado for the great interest
taken in our school of mines. 1t is an
institution which we fully realize has
brilliant prospects; one which has al
ready done much to advance the min.
eral industry of our state. Justly dc
we feel proud that our state is fur.
nishing more than its quota of pre-
cious metals. SO essential to the needs
not only of our own people, but to the
entire world as we'll.
1T has always been my conviction
that our citizens should repay in part
the obligation they owe to their state
Wealth has its duties no less than
great intellectual or spiritual acquire
ments. 1t is a responsibility, and each
one is the steward of the possessions
which he holds and which he should
administer for the benefit of all.
II began my business career in Col.
orado eighteen years ago. l know of
no greater pleasure than in sharing
my success with the Institution which
means so much to our commonwealth. |
We have a common duty toward those
who have been less fortunate. / assure
you all that one of the greatest joys OF
my life is the fact that am permitted
to help the young men of Colorado to
ca which fo
them.
Il wish to thank the president, fac.
ulty and trustees for their tireless eff |
forts in making the State School of
Mines one of the most useful in Amer,
lea. May the school of mines meet |
with every possible success"
DIR. Kelley accepted the keys. say
ing:
THE whole matter is essentially |
perfect from our point of view. perfect
in the giving, perfect in the receiving, |
perfect in its future effect upon the |
school, There is no more fitting way
for wealthy and able men to have their |
good deeds go on for centuries after |
them than that chosen by the donor of
this building. The name over the en-
trance to Guggenneim hall will last |
for centuries after we have passed into
dust and succeeding generations will |
bless Simon Guggenheim'
Rabbi w. S. Friedman of Denver was
then introduced and made an eloquent |
address on THE Making of Men First, |
declaring that all scientific attain
ments was second 10 the formation of
character.
The dedication was the occasion of |
one of the most notable gatherings of |
college presidents, professors and pub |
lie school men held in the state for |
many years. !