The Great Second Advent Movement: Its Rise and Progress

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Twelve Acres Bought for the College

December 31, 1873, this committee bought twelve acres of ground in the west part of Battle Creek, seven acres of which formed the campus of Battle Creek College. GSAM 393.1

The Battle Creek denominational school opened its winter term in the rooms of the third office building on Dec. 15, 1873, with one hundred and ten pupils enrolled. GSAM 393.2