Arizona republican., 1908-04-01
NORMAL SCHO OL
Arizona's Prize Educational Ips itu- ton Located at Tempe--Story of
 Its Growth and Development.

The Tempe Normal is an institution that Arizona has fostered with legiti- mate pride Within the lifetime of those who first conceived it's possibi- lities, it has grown to be a school that would reflect credit oI much elder community. From the first, the territory has supported it liberally, the citizens have backed it Loyalty, and the graduates of the school have, in turn. given of their best to the terri tory.
 ITS HISTORY AT. A GLANCE.
 The Normal is young. It was in 1885 that the Thirteenth Territorial Legislature approved the act to which the school owes it's existence. Its first year saw thirty-two students enrolled under the sole instruction of Professor Bradford Farmer; in 1887. a class of four members was graduated; and in the ten years follOwing-a decade marked by slow. sure, steady growth the institution gained definite recog- hilton as a factor in the development Of Arizona. The territory stood ready at all times to provide funds for Its expansion. and. ten years ago. placed at the disposal of the directors splendid building fully equipped. Since that time the growth and devel- opment of the school has been very rapid the territory has provided for it without stint and it is now recog nized not only as prosperous school, but as one of the most successful normal schools of the west
 BUILDINGS.
 In 1894 the contract was let for the present main building which Is of pleasing architectural design, well planned and substantial, and located about the center of the campus. This building, a commodious structure of red sandstone and brick, was com pleted in 1897, at a cost of $65,00O. Time has endorsed the far sighted policy of the building committee then acting, for not only has this building proved a fitting center for the archi- tecturaI ensemble of the growing in stitution, but up to the present time, and during a decade of unusual ex- pansion. it has. with the Training school adjoining, afforded accommo- dation for the actual routine work of the school
 THE NEW TRAINING SCHOOL
 The new Training school. for which provision was made by the Twenty Third Legislature. is of brick, built in a modified Spanish)stxle, at a total cost of S27000. It occupies the site of the old Training school and is one of the best planned school buildings in the territory. There are no stairs to climb here; the ten class rooms. large double assembly room. two of fices and two rooms for manual training, all being on one floor.
 THE DINING HALL.
 The dining hall, a new building erected at a cost of s650O will seat two hundred boarders at table. and the cul- mary equipment Of the adjoining kitchen is adequate to meet such de- mands.
 The Girls Dormitory, a building de- signed with especial attention to out look and intake contains, in addition to office and reception parlors. sixty seven splendid airy rooms accommo- dating two students each. These rooms are furnished in every detail and are provided with two wardrobe closets each, city hydrant water, electric light and steam heat. The
  ster vacuum improvement, may be cited as an example of the attention given to the students comfort. The cost of this building. including addi- tion recently made. is $43.O0O.
 The Boys Domitory is one or the best buildings on the campus. It is completely furnished, fitted with sta tionary wash stands. lighted by cleo tricity and heated by steam. It will accommodate thirty young men and cost $10200.
 neat residence has just been erected on the east campus for the use of the principal This is a two story brick of eight rooms.
 MORE NEW BUILDINGS.
 An appropriation for new buildings has already been made, the Twenty Fourth Legislature having set aside a fund of s6O,OOO for that purpose
 The new Science nall. now in course Of construction. will be a two-story brick structure 92 by 70 feet This building is to be devoted primarily to the uses of the scientific department but the executive offices of the school will occupy a part of the ground floor This change will relieve the present condition of the main building The estimated cost of the Science hall is $30O00.
 AUDITORIUM AND GYMNASIUM.
 The projected auditorium and gym nasium which will be begun some time this year. will complete the architec- tural scheme, this being the last of the buildings facing the quadrangle,