Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-15
opportunity for a broader education

| opportunity TOT DrOdueT euucdtion than our facilities will permit. Not only would this hand work be of itself helpful, but the other studies would feel the influence of the application shown in this work. The immediate results in all Of the Icities where this training has been inaugurated has been an increased attendance and quickened interest among all of the pupils. A large part of this equipment could be used i for the high grammar grades. Work of practical nature could be ar ranged for the evening school and I doubt not but that it would meet with a hearty response on the part of ambitious young men and women who are engaged in earning their living but who would like to improve their situations.
 As Waterbury continues to grow year by year increased accommoda- tions will be necessary from time to time, and it would seem to be mat ter of common sense when planning an addition, at the present time, to take into consideration the future growth of the school. Any plan which involves a multiplication of buildings is not only expensive, but results in loss of school energy. A grouping of many departments under a single efficient management ] is more economical in all of its ex- penses and more certain of excellent results than several scattered depart ments each under different manage ment In offering the suggestions as to what should be done, l have had this in mind.
 I would offer for your considera- tion the following recommendations:
 First. That the two parcels of land on North Elm street which re- spectively face on East Main and Water streets be purchased. This will give the department all of the land ill the square bounded by East Main, Maple, Water and North Elm streets.
 Second. That an architect be en- gagged to draft plans for additions to the present structure, in the same style of architecture, to cover all the available space in this entire square as shown on the annexed ground plan, which gives possible arrange ment.
 Third. That sufficient funds be included in the estimates of 1908 for this department, to provide for the erection of that portion of the building which will face on Water street.
 Under the above plan and as the growth of the school may require the portion fronting on North Elm street could be built and later the two wings facing East Main street could be connected. Such a building with every room well lighted would be economical in construction and could be so planned that when completed it would be harmonious whole and an architectural credit to the city.
 The first addition would give a total accommodation for about 800, the second about 1,400 and the com pleted structure about 1,600, and thus gathered under one roof the city would have a classical, an Eng fish and technical high school.
 Respectfully, B. w. TINKER.
 The board considered the ideas suggested very good, but asked the question, "Can we get the land?" It seemed to be the opinion of the board that with a sufficient appropri- ation an addition could be built on the land fronting on Water street It was also said that the time is very near when all clerical work must be done under the one roof, the City hall md the rooms now oc- cupied in the school as offices must be given over for school purposes.
 The report was accepted and laid over to the next meeting for further action, when it is expected a full meeting will be held.