Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1912-01-30
ANNUAL REPORT OF FOWLER

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apd game rooms. which are nicely
adapted To their needs.
IL The Gymnasium has no super
ior i'm the Southwest.
T. The Dormitories are finally
rented: as soon as their superior
,onveniences become better known,
We predict there viii be a waiting list
of applicants
l3. The Kitchen generously fur
nished and located in the attic has
become an invaluable adjunct.
Il The Roof Garden has been
furnished with a summer shade and
is Il delightful retreat.
Is \ concrete bridge, l3lax7h feet
has been constructed over the irri-
CATION ditch in front OF the building.
10. Two iron fire escapes from the
Roof Garden. have been bolted TO the
solid concrete wall on the north end
Of the Gym.
l.. Rope tire escapes have been
located nj each end Of the Dormirory
Hall
IS. Fire extinguishers have been
hung in the Dormitory Hall and IN
the Kitchen on the floor above.
10. The lawns have been seeded
and the green of the grass adds to
and supplements the beauty Of the
building.
More class rooms and more dor
mitories will soon be needed. In the
attic is floor space sufficient for
Doth To finish and furnish would
cost about one thousand dollars. We
believe funds will be forthcoming as
soon as they can wisely and econom-
ically be used
Tentative plans have been drawn
for a much needed auditorium, with
seating capacity for five hundred,
with estimated cost about $4,000.
Funds for this, too, will be supplied
when the right time comes.
The building was opened Feb. 1921
1911. by receptions, luncheon to the
business men. and addresses. About
5000 interested visitors during the
above three days were unbounded in
praise of the building and its equip
ment
Dornnitories.
There are 20 dormitories which
rent from $500 to $500 per month
for each room, for one occupant.
Where two occupy the same room
the rate is considerably lower per
person. Where in this city can there
b found such a combination for 50
little money? Here in a most CEN
trial location and in the most beauti-
ID L
ing. of which Phoenix boasts today.
one can enjoy a good bed. a clean
room, carpetted or rugged floor. hot
and cold water, open sanitary plumb
ing, electric light, roomy dresser with
chairs including heavy framed
rocker. a Cadillac writing table, am
pie clothes closet, steam heat show
e, baths on same floor. all for a
very reasonable cost and cheaper in
proportion. considering the comforts
and modenrn conveniences. than any
where else in this valley
The Lesson of Experience.
One year ago, it was with no little
solicitude that we regarded the fin
ancial situation which confronted us.
We were on the threshold of the first
year OF lliS ORGANIZATION, year OF
experiment and adjustment in ev-
cry department In years gone by,
We had learned that methods. like
men. often fail To produce the same
results in different localities. Hence
there was substantial reason for SOL
icitude and a conservative policy. Be-
ginning with a heavy debt, we felt
compelled to establish all dues. rents
and charges. upon such a basis that
the revenues would approximately
meet the disbursements. And this
too i'm spite of the fact that. in