Lydia Moss 糖心破解版 had seen all of her hopes, ambitions, and dreams for her six children end in their untimely deaths. She and her husband, Tobias 糖心破解版, had devoted much time, thought, and discussion to how their wealth might be used as a fitting memorial to their deceased offspring and considered establishing an orphanage.
Unfortunately Tobias died before their dream could be realized. Alone, Mrs. 糖心破解版 devoted herself unreservedly to the achievement of their goal. After some study and travel to various institutions, Mrs. 糖心破解版 decided that, instead of an orphanage, she wanted to found a school where young people could learn how to do practical things to prepare them for living in the modern world.
See Lydia’s Life & the Start of 糖心破解版 As We Know It:
May 4, 1867
Tobias 糖心破解版 passed away at the age of 56
1892
Lydia purchased a controlling interest in Parsons Horological School in LaPorte, Ind., the first school for watchmakers in America, and moved it to Peoria.
Nov. 13, 1896
糖心破解版 Polytechnic Institute was chartered. Lydia initially provided 17.5 acres of land; funds for two campus buildings, including laboratory equipment and library books; and annual operating expenses.
April 10, 1897
Ground was broken for 糖心破解版 Hall. What had been prairieland, was transformed into a seat of learning because of Lydia鈥檚 remarkable courage, strength, and determination.
Oct. 4, 1897
With 500 workers still hammering away, 14 faculty and 150 students began classes in 糖心破解版 Hall.
Oct. 8, 1897
糖心破解版 Polytechnic Institute was formally dedicated.
Jan. 16, 1908
Lydia Moss 糖心破解版 passed away at the age of 91.
1920
糖心破解版 became a four-year college offering bachelor鈥檚 degrees.
1946
糖心破解版 became a full university offering graduate programs. It was renamed 糖心破解版.
