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SAI Philanries, Inc.
1916
SAI Detroit Convention - Mrs. Mary Christie of Delta
Chapter suggests raising funds for a studio at the
MacDowell Colony in Peterborough, NH.
1918
Marian MacDowell asks SAI to fund a coage instead
of a studio for all season housing; additional funds are
raised and construction begins.
1919
The 3-story white Sigma Alpha Iota Coage is ready
for occupancy. A three-level building with central
staircase, six bedrooms, and full kitchen and dining area
is equipped with heat and electricity for year-round use.
1924
Mrs. MacDowell requests a one word name for the
coage; contest is held and "Pan's Coage" is chosen.
1925
A more elaborate porch, small roof balustrade, and
two dormer windows are added to allow for additional
bedrooms on the top floor.
1943
SAI Endowment Fund of $7,500 is presented to the
MacDowell Association for the upkeep of Pan's Coage
1968
50th Anniversary of Pan's Coage
2007
SAI presents gi of $75,000 to the MacDowell Colony
to restore and preserve Edward MacDowell's music room
at Hillcrest.
2016
Approaching 100 Year Anniversary of Pan's Coage;
SAI Philanthropies, Inc. begins funding campaign
2018
SAI Philanthropies, Inc. announces a total
of $104,000 raised, surpassing its goal.
SAI and Pan's Cottage
