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July 33, 1929 Mr. Henry Horst Rock Island, 111 Dear Mr. Horst: The appropriation of #15,OCX).00 for buildings at the Lutheran Concordia College of Texas, Austin, for the scholastic years 1929 *» <32 was quite a deviation of the trend of thought to these Texans. There is so much to be done and evolving a scheme for best utilizing this sum was quite a problem. Dormitory space is needed - class rooms - residences - janitor*s quarters, and several service spaces. Whatever is built should be of a permanent character. With this idea in mind we wish to see tuis group comoleted some day. After a careful survey we propose building the future boiler room with future kitchen above, which are now to be used as class rooms. These class rooms will relieve some space in the present building which is demanded as dormitory quarters. This proposal has been accepted by the Board of Control in Texas. Blue prints of the con- templated unit are sent herewith. The enclosed group plan shows this block marked in red. The type of construction is to be similar to the present building reinforced concrete, hollow tile, face brick and steel sash. The interior partitions are to be temporary metal lath and plaster We estimate that this structure should be built within the appropriation. We have one more suggestion. If any money is left over in this building, a small four-room frame cottage be erected for the janitor, thus giving the space he now occupies over to a much