Location:
T171 .G42 G49x 1888-1899

Title:
[Floor plan of Shop. Georgia School of Technology]

Date:
1899?

Content:
Floor plan of the Shop.

History:
From the 1888-99 Announcements: On the 21st of April, 1892, the workshops of the institution were destroyed by fire. These are now in process of re-erection, and will be ready for use, with full equipment of tools and machinery, by the opening of the session, September 28, 1892." Foundry: After the date of the fire the smith shop, boilers and cupolas for foundry are located outside the main shop building, thus reducing to a minimum all chance of another disaster by fire using the same brick. The new building, completed in May 1893, reflected a shift in architectural values. The new building shed its Victorian ornament and tower and in its place a more harmonious, balanced and reposed classical spirit emanated. The building was reduced from three stories to two. Although many design considerations were dictated by cost, the new building also reflected the growing dominance of research and study over practical apprenticeship. The school came under increasing pressure to cease bidding on manufacturing projects, since the free labor provided by students gave the school a strong competitive edge. Enrollment dropped to an all time low after the fire.