Proceedings of the Annual Convention of the American Institute of Architects (Volume 44) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912. Excerpt: ... REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Membersh1p. The figures given in the Report of the Board of Directors showing the increase of membership are very gratifying. The good showing is undoubtedly due to the efforts of the various local Committees on Increase of Institute Membership, which efforts we confidently expect to see increased, now that there is a special Institute Committee on new membership. Co-operation between Chapter Committees and the Institute Committee is desirable, as systematic and organized work in this direction is sure to be effective. Chapters. The foundation of two new Chapters is good evidence of the desirable growth of Institute strength. L1ncoln Memor1al. The report of the Board calls our attention to the circumstances still surrounding the Lincoln Memorial project. Although the action of President Taft's Committee and the Fine Arts Commission is substantial progress in the right direction, still the energies of the Institute, and all of its Chapters and members, will have to'be vigorously maintained if the deplorable roadway scheme is to be defeated--or any other plan than that laid down by the Park Commission. Town Plann1ng. This is one of the most important subjects claiming our attention. The growth of interest in it generally is manifested not only by the important conferences which have been held, but by the constructive action of several of our cities. The report of the Committee on Town Planning will undoubtedly be received with great interest by this Convention. We think that these reports will grow so constantly in significance that the committee charged with their preparation should become a permanent one. Octagon. We note with satisfaction the work of improvement and maintenance which has gone o...