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This concluded the exercises of one of Pasadena's most notable and 

 far-reaching historic days, which had set her noblest institution before the 

 public in a fresh, warm glow of wholesome and heartsome interest that had 

 not been manifested hitherto. It was the first thoroughly-equipped Poly- 

 technic or Manual Training College established west of the Mississippi 

 river, and all its machinery, apparatus, and facilities for highest grade in- 

 struction are the most perfect and complete of their kind that money could 

 purchase. In every feature the latest and best improvements had been 

 sought ; and for this reason it really excels any of the older schools on the 

 same plan in the largest Eastern cities. 



The school won its way steadily from the first. 



Total enrollment of pupils in 1891-92 35 



" " 1892-93 165 



" " 1893-94 158 



" " 1894-95 301 



From September i, 1891, to April 19, 1893, there had been paid out 

 for buildings, grounds, and current expenses of the school, by Father 

 Throop, $57,628.70. The current expenses for 1893-94 were $19,591.25. 



Uuiversalist 

 Church. 



E;ast Hall. 



Co. A, Throop Cadets. 



Land of Sunshiue" Photo.— 1895 

 West Hall. 



THROOP POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE. 



A report printed in the New Year Edition of the Pasadena Star, 1895, 

 says : 



"It has accomodations for over 400 pupils. The growth for 1894-95 

 has been rapid and gratifying. Seven members were added to the faculty, 

 making a total of twenty-five teachers engaged in the work of the Institute. 

 Prof. M. M. Parker was chosen Dean of the faculty. During the summer 

 $12,000 worth of new machinery and apparatus has been purchased and in- 

 stalled. This includes additions to chemical, physical, electrical and 

 biological equipment, a new steam plant, complete pattern shop outfit, a 

 complete machine shop outfit, and a Sloyd school equipment. The total 

 value of the equipment at present amounts to about $100,000. The officers 



