As a visible and outward token of the substantial growth of Colby during the
past five years there has risen on the college campus the past summer a new
building, officially unnamed as yet, although the students have found for it a
title. It is the new dormitory for men. Standing between North College and the
Gymnasium, it is a distinct addition to the equipment and has come none too
soon to meet a pressing need for additional accommodations. In size it does not
differ greatly from the older dormitories, for it is ninety feet long,
forty-three feet in width, and three stories high. It is built of brick, with
facing of artificial stone, and a roof of slate. As the accompanying photograph
shows, it is outwardly a handsome structure, with a broad entrance porch, steep
roof, and generous windows. As one enters the broad hallway the first
impression is one of spaciousness. Directly in front the winding staircase
leads to the second floor, while to the left, through the wide doorway one sees
the large and attractive assembly room, tastefully furnished. Wide corridors
lead to the suites which occupy the remainder of this floor. The upper stories
are given over entirely to suites, each consisting of a large, well-lighted
study and connecting bed-room. Each floor has ample toilet facilities, and the
entire building is thoroughly modern in every respect. In all there are
accommodations for forty-five men. Ground was broken for the new building on
May 5th, and it was opened to students on October 14th. The total cost was not
far from $25,000.
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