The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-05-09
Ne " BUILDING
At ROSWELL IS
GIVEN SCHOOLS
Modern Structure Dedi-
Gated to Educational
Purposes; Progressive
olicy Notable.

building is but another result of the
ever lnsistent demand for better ia
cilities tor the education of the youth
OF the community, together with the
specific evidence of the increasing
prosperity of the surrounding country.
travellers autoing thru Roswell are
favored with an exceptional view OF
the new school building. Located
across the road south from the old
building, the new structure occupies
prominent corner in the village. I'm.
posing in its suggestion of size and
strength, a glance at the structure
from the northwestern corner reveals
the beauty of architecture and its gem
erous size. The cottage plan building
which is so popular in California is
l4O feet by l04 feet, built of cement
and velvet faced brick, neatly designed
and constructed. The first thought
is. OF the wing extending southwark
from the main part of the building,
are evidently capacious and adequate.
Standing up straight and tall above
the center front is the flag pole, the
top of which supports large gilt
sphere.
Entering the building from either the
east or west door one is impressed by
the splendidly attractive corridors,
The color scheme showing the best
of taste harmonizes with the general
plan of the building and indicates a
Null appreciation of the value of quiet
Nlor effects. Standing at the door or
the auditorium and looking in either
direction it is seen that the hallway
extends the length of the building with
exits at both ends.
The auditorium and class rooms art
splendidly arranged with view lighting
and ventilation, the two factors which
will add much to the contentment and
health of the students and instructors
This in itself will work wonders to-
ward the advancement to be accom-
plished
There are four roomy grade class
rooms, each with its built-in book
shelves and lockers. Another notice
able feature is the slate bIackboards of
generous proportions.
The east wing of the building is
equipped for the high school. Using
the auditorium as the high school as
sembly, convenient access may be
made to the superintendent office,
the General Science and domestic
science and laboratories and two reci-
tation rooms.
The well planned auditorium is a
splendid feature of the new building
and all who have seen it have been
enthusiastic about it. Whether one
gets the first glimpse from the stage,
from the back part of the room or
from either of the balconies, the I'M
preston is of an attractive auditorium,
we'll planned and capacious.
The stage is unusually roomy, being
desp and wide. 1t provides ample
s6ace for the most complete perform
ances, and yet is so arranged that all
parts can be seen from any part OF
the room. The stage opening gives
one the impression of huge picture
frame and below the footlights large
orchestra pit is placed.
The auditorium and balconies have a
seating capacity of 500 and for the
most part auditorium chairs are used.
Beautiful lighting fixtures have been
installed, providing ample artificial
light. Windows on the south side, as
we'll as the cream colored wall insure
plenty of light during the day. The
stage lighting is of the best, as great
care has been exercised in the selection
of this feature. The lighting Tor the
stage and auditorium is controlled from
one series of switches located on the
stage.
Two back drop curtains made IRON
10 OF canvas have been painted. Two
complete sets of side wings constructed
of beaver board with substantial
frames are also permanent fixtures
This scenery is valued at several hun
bred dollars the best of materials ano
workmanship having been used.
A door from either side OF the bacl
of the stage opens into the hallway
directly opposite the large class rooms
These are to be used as dressing
rooms, thus eliminating any crowde'
conditions, which is also splendi'
feature. A scenery loft and wardrob
is to be found at the right OF tn
stage.
In anticipation of the installation o
a moving picture machine, room. o
ample proportions has been provided
Not the least wonderful feature o
\ the new school building is the boile
NOON, the source of heat for the build
ing. The most modern and up-to-dat
system of steam heat being used, A
automatic electric pump will furnis
constantly, a good water supply to
the building.
A janitor is to be in attendance IN
year around so that the building an
grounds will be under supervision n
all times. Closets for janitors sup
plies are to be found in each corridor
Foremost in the minds Of those pee
pie to whom the responsibility OF plan
ming and overseeing the erection OF tn
new building, fell were plans towar
economy and convenience, all of whi!e
make for efficiency and quality in tn
progress of moulding character an
instilling high ideals to those who ar
soon to become administrators an
helmsmen of our great nation,
Efficient Workmen in Charge
Realizing that in order to secure tt
best of results in an undertaking /
so great proportions as this the schot
trustees knew that only the best {
workmen should be employed Piar
<rGere submitted to several architec'
z hut thoea dar;ded unon were made h