Mechanics Institute parapet stone plaque, circa 1894-1968.

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Mechanics Institute parapet stone plaque, circa 1894-1968.

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The Mechanics Institute parapet stone is a large metal plaque that was placed somewhere on the 50 West Main Street building, or as it was referred to, the City Center location. The plaque is approximately 18 x 10 inches and weighs 15-20 pounds. The plaque reads "Mechanics Institute Parapet Stone," from the 1894 building that housed the Mechanics Institute (MI,) forerunner of RIT. It symbolizes the ongoing association of MI, RIT, and the School of Applied Industrial Studies with Rochester business and industry. The background is dark brown, and the lettering is gold. The Mechanics Institute parapet stone is a large metal plaque that was placed somewhere on the 50 West Main Street, or as it was referred to the City Center location. The plaque is approximately 18 x 10 inches and weighs 15-20 pounds. There are four holes, one in each corner where the screws would have been placed for hanging.

1.5 Linear feet Item

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8180623

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute. Manual Training Building

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Rochester institute of technology

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It is unclear when the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) first admitted minority students. However, it appears as though the first African American students entered the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute (renamed RIT in 1944) during the early 1900s. For instance, in 1906 Fredericka Sprague, the granddaughter of Frederick Douglass, took classes at the Institute. There are several other instances of African American students attending the school during the early 20th century as well...

Rochester Institute of Technology. School of Applied Industrial Studies

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Rochester Institute of Technology. City Center.

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