15 September 1895. Already the equal-length arms of the Greek cross of Low Library's floor plan emerge from the
site. The glass top of the Bloomingdale Asylum greenhouse appears through the distant trees. The first permanent
Columbia building, the powerhouse, is located off to the left, out of the photograph. Columbiana Collection.
 

7 December 1895. Laying of the cornerstone. Surrounded by members of the Board of Trustees, Seth Low is third
from the left in the front row. Out of respect for Low's father this was a solemn occasion with no fanfare. Making his
gift without solicitation and as a memorial, Seth Low made certain that neither his name nor the sum of the gift was
mentioned at this ceremony. In addition only the name of his father, Abiel Abbot Low, appears in the dedication,
found in the foyer floor at the main entrance. Columbiana Collection.
 

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