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In 1866 President Whitford obtained permission from the trustees to raise funds for an addition to the south side of Academy [Main] Hall and the tower at the north end, which together cost about $10,000. The work was completed in 1867. At about the same time, realizing that the high school and state normal school systems then developing would leave but a small demand for private academies, President Whitford felt that the stockholders of the Academy would be justified in seeking a college charter. The charter was granted by the state legislature in February 1867 and was formally accepted by the stockholders on March 13 of that year. |