Penn School of Commerce Riegel-Jones Buildings High Ave West <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Penn+College">Penn College</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=William+Penn+College">William Penn College</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=William+Penn+Univeristy">William Penn Univeristy</a> The Penn School of Commerce officially began in 1910. The curriculum emphasized the practical and vocational application of business skills. The School of Commerce was housed in Old Main, the YMCA and 114-116 High Ave West. The High Ave West location was in the Riegel-Jones Buildings and it burnt down on April 18, 1918. After the fire, the School of Commerce moved to Penn Hall. Eventually the School’s curriculum was dropped as more secondary schools began vocational education programs. Chuck Russell Collection William Penn University; Wilcox Library Digital Archives 2011-08-04 www.wmepnn.edu/library/about.html image/jpeg image Campus http://server16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll4,125 Penn School of Commerce YMCA Location <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Penn+College">Penn College</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=William+Penn+College">William Penn College</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=William+Penn+Univeristy">William Penn Univeristy</a> The Penn School of Commerce officially began in 1910. The curriculum emphasized the practical and vocational application of business skills. The School of Commerce was housed in Old Main, the YMCA and 114-116 High Ave West. The High Ave West location was in the Riegel-Jones Buildings and it burnt down on April 18, 1918. After the fire, the School of Commerce moved to Penn Hall. Eventually the School’s curriculum was dropped as more secondary schools began vocational education programs. Chuck Russell Collection William Penn University; Wilcox Library Digital Archives 2011-08-04 www.wmepnn.edu/library/about.html image/jpeg image Campus http://server16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll4,124 President's Cottage <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Penn+College">Penn College</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=William+Penn+College">William Penn College</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=William+Penn+Univeristy">William Penn Univeristy</a> The President’s Cottage is still standing on College Avenue but is no longer owned by William Penn University. Box 5 William Penn University; Wilcox Library Digital Archives 2011-08-04 www.wmepnn.edu/library/about.html image/jpeg image http://server16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll4,183 President's Cottage <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Penn+College">Penn College</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=William+Penn+College">William Penn College</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=William+Penn+Univeristy">William Penn Univeristy</a> The President’s Cottage is still standing on College Avenue but is no longer owned by William Penn University. Box 5 William Penn University; Wilcox Library Digital Archives 2011-08-04 www.wmepnn.edu/library/about.html image/jpeg image http://server16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll4,184 President's Cottage <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Penn+College">Penn College</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=William+Penn+College">William Penn College</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=William+Penn+Univeristy">William Penn Univeristy</a> The President’s Cottage is still standing on College Avenue but is no longer owned by William Penn University. Box 5 William Penn University; Wilcox Library Digital Archives 2011-08-04 www.wmepnn.edu/library/about.html image/jpeg image http://server16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll4,185 President's Cottage <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Penn+College">Penn College</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=William+Penn+College">William Penn College</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=William+Penn+Univeristy">William Penn Univeristy</a> The President’s Cottage is still standing on College Avenue but is no longer owned by William Penn University. Box 5 William Penn University; Wilcox Library Digital Archives 2011-08-04 www.wmepnn.edu/library/about.html image/jpeg image http://server16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll4,186 Spencer Chapel <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Penn+College">Penn College</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=William+Penn+College">William Penn College</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=William+Penn+University">William Penn University</a> West side of Spencer Chapel. Box 7 William Penn Univeristy; Wilcox Library Digital Archives 2012-06-05 www.wmpenn.edu/library/library.html image/jpeg image http://server16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll4,187 Spencer Chapel <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Penn+College">Penn College</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=William+Penn+College">William Penn College</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=William+Penn+University">William Penn University</a> The dedication ceremony for Spencer Memorial Chapel took place February 18th, 1923. Members of the college, community, and college presidents from around the area came to the dedication ceremony to &quot;give congratulations and share in each others' rejoice&quot;. During the dedication ceremony, words of appreciation were given by: T.J. Neiswanger, President of the Chamber of Commerce; L.S. Faust, President of the Oskaloosa Ministerial Association; Charles O. Whitley, Superintendent of the Iowa Yearly Meeting; B.B. Watson, President of the Penn College Board of Management; and Vern W. Conover, President of the Senior Class. Mrs. Spencer also spoke saying, &quot;One of the greatest pleasures of my life has been the building of this chapel in the memory of my dear husband who had for a long time had a deep interest in the college and in the upbuilding of our young people and the erection of a chapel had been the subject of fireside conversation. The greatest desire of my heart is that there will never be a gathering within these walls but that at least one heart will be touched as to lead it into the cleaner and brighter pathway and thus contribute to the upbuilding of the world. May the Lord be with you and bless you, make His face to shine upon you and give you peace and pleasure in the noble work you are doing.&quot; At the end of the ceremony, the President of Penn College, Edwin McGrew gave the Dedication Day Address. This dedication ceremony marked the beginning of the celebration of Penn College's 50th Anniversary. Box 7 William Penn Univeristy; Wilcox Library Digital Archives 2012-06-05 www.wmpenn.edu/library/library.html image/jpeg image http://server16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll4,188 Spencer Chapel <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Penn+College">Penn College</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=William+Penn+College">William Penn College</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=William+Penn+University">William Penn University</a> Laying of the Spencer Chapel cornerstone. Box 7 William Penn Univeristy; Wilcox Library Digital Archives 2012-06-05 www.wmpenn.edu/library/library.html image/jpeg image http://server16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll4,189 Spencer Chapel <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Penn+College">Penn College</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=William+Penn+College">William Penn College</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=William+Penn+University">William Penn University</a> The dedication ceremony for Spencer Memorial Chapel took place February 18th, 1923. Members of the college, community, and college presidents from around the area came to the dedication ceremony to &quot;give congratulations and share in each others' rejoice&quot;. During the dedication ceremony, words of appreciation were given by: T.J. Neiswanger, President of the Chamber of Commerce; L.S. Faust, President of the Oskaloosa Ministerial Association; Charles O. Whitley, Superintendent of the Iowa Yearly Meeting; B.B. Watson, President of the Penn College Board of Management; and Vern W. Conover, President of the Senior Class. Mrs. Spencer also spoke saying, &quot;One of the greatest pleasures of my life has been the building of this chapel in the memory of my dear husband who had for a long time had a deep interest in the college and in the upbuilding of our young people and the erection of a chapel had been the subject of fireside conversation. The greatest desire of my heart is that there will never be a gathering within these walls but that at least one heart will be touched as to lead it into the cleaner and brighter pathway and thus contribute to the upbuilding of the world. May the Lord be with you and bless you, make His face to shine upon you and give you peace and pleasure in the noble work you are doing.&quot; At the end of the ceremony, the President of Penn College, Edwin McGrew gave the Dedication Day Address. This dedication ceremony marked the beginning of the celebration of Penn College's 50th Anniversary. Box 7 William Penn Univeristy; Wilcox Library Digital Archives 2012-06-05 www.wmpenn.edu/library/library.html image/jpeg image http://server16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll4,190