Fifty-First Year of State Normal Schools at Salem, Mass., 1904-1905 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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The first building of the school stood at the corner of Broad and Summer streets. Its cost, including site and equipment, slightly exceeded The city of Salem erected the building, and received in partial compensation the State appropriation of and a contribution of from the Eastern Railroad Company. The building was enlarged and improved in 1860, and again in 1871.

After twenty-five years the accommodations proved inadequate to meet the increased demands made upon modern normal schools. The Legislature of the Commonwealth consequently made generous provisions for a new building. Work was begun in November, 1893, and the building was first occupied by the school Dec. 2, 1896. The Site, building and equipment represent an expenditure of and it is believed that the Commonwealth here pos sesses a structure as complete and convenient as any of its kind in this country. A somewhat detailed description of the building will be found on a following page.

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