to hospital beds for clinical work and expanded physical facilities, including the conversion of a Missouri Medical College building into Washington University’s first hospital.
==== University seal ====
In 1896, Holmes Smith, professor of Drawing and History of Art, designed what became the basis for the university seal. The seal is made up of elements from the Washington family coat of arms, an open book representing a university, and the symbol of Louis IX, whom the city is named after. In 1915, The university’s adopted its motto is Per veritatem vis, which translates to "Strength through truth".
=== 20th century ===
==== Campus building and academic foundation ====
The cornerstone of the first building on its new Hilltop Campus, Busch Hall was laid on October 20, 1900. Construction of additional buildings, including Brookings Hall, Ridgley, and Cupples began shortly thereafter. Washington University postponed occupying these buildings until 1905 to accommodate the 1904 World's Fair and the 1904 Summer …
