State College in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Creamery

Photographed By Marsha A. Matson, September 5, 2014

1. The Creamery Marker

Inscription.
In 1892 offered America's first collegiate instruction in ice cream manufacture. A program that has helped to make Penn State an international center for research in frozen confections. The original Creamery Bldg (1889) housed the nation's earliest extension courses in dairy science. The creamery moved to Patterson Bldg (1904), Borland Lab (1932, expanded 1960), and the Food Science Bldg (2006) where it was renamed the Berkey Creamery in recognition of philanthropic support.

Erected by Penn State Alumni Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania State University series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 40° 48.214′ N, 77° 51.744′ W. Marker is in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. Marker is on Curtin Road close to Bigler Road. Located at 119 Food Science Building, Penn State University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: State College PA 16803, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Correspondence Courses (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Ag Degrees (about 700 feet away); Jordan Soil Plots (about 700 feet away); Artificial Insemination

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); USS Pennsylvania (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ag Experiment Station (approx. ¼ mile away); Walnut Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Calorimeter (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in State College.

Also see . . . The Penn State Creamery Story. University website entry (Submitted on September 11, 2014, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida.)

Berkey Creamery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Marsha A. Matson, September 5, 2014

2. Berkey Creamery

Berkey Creamery Interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Marsha A. Matson, September 5, 2014

3. Berkey Creamery Interior

Creamery Ice Cream cones image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Marsha A. Matson, September 5, 2014

4. Creamery Ice Cream cones

Butter Pecan and Death-by-Chocolate

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2014, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. This page has been viewed 424 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 11, 2014, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.