University of Pennsylvania. Building Dedication Committees.

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The administration of Provost Charles C. Harrison, 1894-1910, was responsible for the second great building expansion at the University of Pennsylvania. Though most of the thirteen buildings erected during this time were for academic purposes, Harrison also had a concern for the extra-curricular life of the students, and so Houston Hall, the Dormitories, and the Gymnasium were built for the enjoyable social life of the students. The University decided to take advantage of the publicity these large building projects afforded. Therefore, as construction was nearing completion on these buildings, committees were formed to prepare for their dedications. The elaborate ceremonies planned would prove to be great publicity opportunities for the University.

From the description of Records, 1904-1915. (University of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122480056

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associatedWith University of Pennsylvania Arts, Research and Culture House (Philadelphia, Pa.). corporateBody
associatedWith University of Pennsylvania. Committee on arrangment of dedication of the new medical laboratories. corporateBody
associatedWith University of Pennsylvania. Committee on arrangments at the dedication of the new "University House." corporateBody
associatedWith University of Pennsylvania. Committee on dedication of the new engineering building. corporateBody
associatedWith University of Pennsylvania. Committee on dedication of the Thomas W. Evans Museum and Dental Institute. corporateBody
associatedWith University of Pennsylvania Evans Building (Philadelphia, Pa.). corporateBody
associatedWith University of Pennsylvania John Morgan Building (Philadelphia, Pa.). corporateBody
associatedWith University of Pennsylvania. School of Dentistry. corporateBody
associatedWith University of Pennsylvania. School of Engineering and Applied Science. corporateBody
associatedWith University of Pennsylvania. School of Medicine. corporateBody
associatedWith University of Pennsylvania. Thomas W. Evans Museum and Dental Institute. corporateBody
associatedWith University of Pennsylvania Towne Building (Philadelphia, Pa.). corporateBody
associatedWith University of Pennsylvania. Towne Scientific School. corporateBody
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