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ARMOUR AND LEWIS UNITE |
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The Beginnings of IIT |
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| Lewis Institute was
established as the result of a bequest by Allen
C. Lewis. Armour Institute of Technology was founded by Philip
D. Armour. Mr. Lewis and Mr. Armour had the same motive; both wished
to provide educational opportunities of a kind not then available to young
men and women in this area. The merging of the two institutions brings
together the resources provided by the two founders, and enables their
basic objective to be achieved in a manner appropriate to existing
conditions. Many alumni and former students of Armour and Lewis have reached positions of leadership in science, industry, public service, and all phases of American life. Judged by their product; the two colleges have contributed continually to the cultural and economic development of Chicago and the nation. Illinois Institute of Technology provides for the community greatly increased facilities for education and research, opportunities for the production of improved personnel for industry, and enhanced contributions to citizenship. It enables the young men and women of Chicago to find in their own community the best in technological education. For every alumnus of Armour and Lewis, and for every graduate in the years to come, the union of the two colleges should bring increased pride and loyalty for his alma mater. In the community as a whole, the consolidation will unify support which has hitherto been divided between two institutions and will permit those who wish to support education and research in technology to concentrate their efforts upon one major institution. |
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| Editor's Note: To learn more about IIT since 1940, see the University's Web page. | ||
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| Page last updated on May 17, 2000. |
