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Editorial
December 22, 1912
University Missourian
Columbia, Boone County, Missouri
What is this article about?
Editorial extolling the virtues and beauty of Columbia, Missouri, highlighting its streets, University of Missouri campus, Boone County courthouse, light and water plant, high school, railroad stations, churches, women's colleges, residences, and business houses, as praised by sculptor Zolnay.
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BEAUTIFUL COLUMBIA.
When Zolnay, the St. Louis sculptor, was here, he said Columbia had the most beautiful streets of any city of its size that he had ever seen. Broadway, with its white way and its length; Hitt street with the Rothwell Gymnasium at the end, and many other streets, are grand enough to make Columbia proud of them.
The next thing to impress the sculptor were the Columns and the University campus. And yet the artist did not see the campus when the vines and the green of summer add to its beauty, making it, we are told, the most beautiful university campus in America. Columbia can well be proud that it is the home of the University of Missouri.
Columbia is proud of the Boone County courthouse. The magnificence of this building is notable for any county not having a large city within it. It is a credit to Boone County and to Columbia.
Columbia can well afford to be proud of its light and water plant. From the Wabash trains, the building and great concrete chimney give the incoming stranger a pleasant sensation. The plant is equipped in a first-class condition and would be a credit to any city of 50,000 population.
Columbia has a high-school building that it is proud of. Like Columbia's water and light plant, this high-school building would do a larger city credit. It is constructed in the latest improved ideas.
Likewise Columbia has beautiful railroad stations. Though they are small, they are modern and new and give the traveler a pleasing welcome.
Indeed. Columbia has many things to be proud of. She has beautiful churches. colleges for women, fine residences and business houses.
When Zolnay, the St. Louis sculptor, was here, he said Columbia had the most beautiful streets of any city of its size that he had ever seen. Broadway, with its white way and its length; Hitt street with the Rothwell Gymnasium at the end, and many other streets, are grand enough to make Columbia proud of them.
The next thing to impress the sculptor were the Columns and the University campus. And yet the artist did not see the campus when the vines and the green of summer add to its beauty, making it, we are told, the most beautiful university campus in America. Columbia can well be proud that it is the home of the University of Missouri.
Columbia is proud of the Boone County courthouse. The magnificence of this building is notable for any county not having a large city within it. It is a credit to Boone County and to Columbia.
Columbia can well afford to be proud of its light and water plant. From the Wabash trains, the building and great concrete chimney give the incoming stranger a pleasant sensation. The plant is equipped in a first-class condition and would be a credit to any city of 50,000 population.
Columbia has a high-school building that it is proud of. Like Columbia's water and light plant, this high-school building would do a larger city credit. It is constructed in the latest improved ideas.
Likewise Columbia has beautiful railroad stations. Though they are small, they are modern and new and give the traveler a pleasing welcome.
Indeed. Columbia has many things to be proud of. She has beautiful churches. colleges for women, fine residences and business houses.
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
Education
What keywords are associated?
Columbia Missouri
Civic Pride
University Campus
Public Buildings
Infrastructure
Education Facilities
What entities or persons were involved?
Zolnay
University Of Missouri
Boone County Courthouse
Rothwell Gymnasium
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Praise For Columbia's Civic Beauty And Facilities
Stance / Tone
Proud And Promotional
Key Figures
Zolnay
University Of Missouri
Boone County Courthouse
Rothwell Gymnasium
Key Arguments
Columbia Has The Most Beautiful Streets Of Any City Its Size
University Campus Is The Most Beautiful In America
Boone County Courthouse Is Magnificent For A Rural County
Light And Water Plant Is First Class And Credits The City
High School Building Is Modern And Creditable To Larger Cities
Railroad Stations Are Modern And Welcoming
City Has Beautiful Churches, Women's Colleges, Fine Residences And Business Houses