Lancaster in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Richard Kneedler Sculpture Garden

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 7, 2019

1. The Richard Kneedler Sculpture Garden Marker

Inscription. During his 35 years as a faculty member, administrator and president of Franklin & Marshall College, Richard Kneedler '65, P'98 devoted his extraordinary leadership abilities to transform his alma mater in a variety of significant ways.

One of his primary objectives was to enhance the fine and performing arts at the College. As president (1988-2002), he was instrumental in the creation of the arts cluster surrounding Spalding Plaza that includes the Ann and Richard Barshinger Center for Musical Arts in Hensel Hall, The Phillips Museum of Art in Steinman College Center, and the Roschel Performing Arts Center. He realized that, by placing the College's arts facilities adjacent to each other, Franklin & Marshall was creating the potential for a growing synergy from the arts community in the decades to come.

In recognition of Richard Kneedler's outstanding efforts on behalf of Franklin & Marshall, this sculpture garden was named and dedicated in his honor by a grateful College on May 7, 2002.

Erected 2002 by Franklin & Marshall College.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is May 7, 2002.

Location. 40° 2.827′ N, 76° 19.19′ W. Marker

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is in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. Marker can be reached from College Avenue north of West Frederick Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 College Avenue, Lancaster PA 17603, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Franklin & Marshall College September 11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Klauder-Apple Walk (within shouting distance of this marker); The Water Towers in Buchanan Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Franklin & Marshall College (about 300 feet away); Whitehead Plaza (about 400 feet away); William J. Iannicelli '48 (about 500 feet away); S. Woodrow Sponaugle '37 (about 500 feet away); Ross H. Sachs (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 7, 2019

2. The Richard Kneedler Sculpture Garden Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.