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

W.D. Crooks & Sons Door Plant

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 5, 2011

1. W.D. Crooks & Sons Door Plant Marker

Inscription.
During its 85 years, 1886-1971, this unique family-owned firm produced thousands of high-quality wood-veneer doors for the U.S. Capitol, the White House, and other public and private buildings across the nation. Using Pennsylvania hardwoods and many imported varieties of wood, its workers crafted specialty goods during an era of mass production. Founded in South Williamsport, it relocated to this site, 1898; in the 1940s, 125 people worked here.

Erected 2000 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 41° 14.111′ N, 77° 1.392′ W. Marker is in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in Lycoming County. Marker is on Hagan Way west of Park Street. The marker is located on the campus of Pennsylvania College of Technology at the north side of Alvin C. Bush Campus Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 College Avenue, Williamsport PA 17701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bush Campus Center (a few steps from this marker); Madigan Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Student & Administrative Services Center

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Victorian House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Main Entrance (about 400 feet away); Remembrance Garden (about 700 feet away); Thompson Professional Development Center (approx. 0.2 miles away); Breuder Advanced Technology & Health Sciences Center (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsport.

Also see . . . Historical Marker to Be Unveiled for W.D. Crooks and Sons Door Plant. Pennsylvania College of Technology website entry (Submitted on June 20, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)

Wide view of the W.D. Crooks & Sons Door Plant Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 5, 2011

2. Wide view of the W.D. Crooks & Sons Door Plant Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 742 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.