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Laying cornor [i.e., corner] stone, Columbia. Pres. Butler & Dean Wheeler (LOC)

from The Library of Congress

  • RobandSheila said:
    "...between 1910 and 1915..." - the enlarged image itself is nicely specific with the roman numerals :)
  • S Jones said:
    As [Rob or Sheila] says, the caption on the stone reads "Corner * Stone - Laid June Seventh MDCCCCXI" and the writing on the picture confirms this date. So, the picture was taken on June 7th, 1911 and documents a ceremony laying a cornerstone for a new building, possibly Kent Hall. The cap and gowned man on the left is Columbia University president, Nicholas Murray Butler who is credited with growing the school's reputation and size. He later received a Nobel Peace Prize (1931) for promoting international peace. He was also an advisor to U.S. presidents and as Republican tried and failed to run for president. The other gowned man is Dean James Rignal Wheeler (1859-1918), a professor of archeology. In this same year, Joseph Pulitzer died leaving $1,000,000 to Columbia to build the School of Journalism.
  • Wystan said:
    Dean James Rignall Wheeler (1859-1918) was professor of archaeology and Greek art at Columbia from 1895 until his death, from pneumonia, in 1918.
  • Wystan said:
    Another Bain/LOC photo, taken on Columbia's cornerstone day (which also was commencement day): www.flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/2162711607/
  • Anne (LOC P&P) said:
    All: Thanks for the more complete information on the persons here--and for the date on the negative. We'll add these to the record next time we update.

Laying cornerstone Rabbinical Elchanan Theological Seminary, 1927

from Center for Jewish History, NYC

  • Center for Jewish History, NYC said:
    If you have any information regarding the individuals within the picture, please leave a comment.
  • CORNERSTONES of NY said:
    From the present day:

St Oran's Chapel, Iona

from National Galleries of Scotland Commons

  • swimmor said:
    Nice
  • productive side said:
    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called god love, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
  • productive side said:
    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called a new world, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
  • productive side said:
    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called piece of heaven, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
  • productive side said:
    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called soulful group, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Harbor Master's Office, St. Louis, during flood (LOC)

from The Library of Congress

  • gavroche42 said:
    Here's some information on the Erastus Wells Harbor Boat.
  • Tammy said:
    I wonder where exactly this bldg is located...and if it is still in existance