for the quality of its organization of teaching, educational work and up-to-date technical equipment. In 1932 it had 11 classrooms, a reading room, a library school (with more than 2 000 books) as well as offices and laboratories such as: chemical, technical analysis, research mill, chemical and physical lab printing, photochemistry, workshop for work with Hydrogen sulfide. In addition, several new areas have been opened, like: mill experimental workshop, carpentry, locksmith, mechanics with, 20 different machine tools, acetylene welding. During Interwar period two thousand students were graduated. Second World War During German occupation, the building have been used as police headquarters. Period since 1945 After the liberation of the city in January 1945, the school welcomed back its pre-war director, Franciszek Siemiradzki. In September 1945, the new school year of the State Technical School saw the opening of a gymnasium for mechanical, electrical and chemical studies. Then, as during interwar, and following the need of the reviving industry and the growing economy, the establishment opened several curriculums, like, among others: chemical and gas industry, radio, television, electronic, aviation rigging, aircraft construction and operation, inland waterways. From 1951 to 1975, its name changed to School of Mechanics and Electrical Engineering to Mechanical School Nr.1. It initiated contacts with larger plants and industrial firms in the region for pupils in study or post-graduation. In 1989, the institution received as a patron name Franciszek Siemiradzki, as one of the longest director on-post of the school history. Today the establishment curriculums are technics, mechanics, engineering, plastic processing and aviation equipment. Since 1945, the school graduated several thousands of students, who held high positions in local industry, or state and local administration. A dozen of them have been ministers, MPs and eminent scientists. Architecture The building displays eclectic style, with a predominance for Neo-Baroque forms. The edifice is brick-made and plastered. It comprised a basement and three-storey, covered with by a Mansard roof. Two avant-corps are part of the elevation on Świętej Trójcy Street and Focha street. Both are pedimented with curved shapes, the baroque way. Pediments are adorned with many architectural details: ox-eye windows, vegetal motifs, reliefs of garlands, urn and many other forms. The mansard roof displays shed and eyebrow dormers. The main entrance features a portal, flanked with two columns and topped by a heavy balcony. The most famous element of the ensemble is the corner tower: its height overlooks the area.