Cornerstone Ceremony for University of Miami

On February 4, 1926, George Merrick spoke at the cornerstone ceremony for the University of Miami. There was a copper box that was embedded in the cornerstone for commemoration.

The box included the following items: the university charter, a copy of the contract between Merrick and the university, a current newspaper, copies of the architectural plans and pictures of George Merrick and his father. George dedicated the first building at the university to his deceased father.

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Read more information at “George Merrick: Son of the South Wind”, by Arva Moore Parks McCabe.

Images:

• Cover: Men at Cornerstone Ceremony for University of Miami on February 4, 1926. Courtesy of Florida Memory.
• Figure 1: George Merrick speaking at Cornerstone Ceremony for University of Miami on February 4, 1926. Courtesy of Florida Memory.