State College in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Walnut Building
A war-surplus structure relocated from Lebanon, PA., in 1947 to serve as a temporary student union building. It later became Penn State's first center for minority-student social and cultural life. As the Black Cultural Center and later the Paul Robeson Cultural Center, it hosted diverse speakers, performances, receptions and other activities from 1971 until the Robeson Center moved its current location in 1999.Erected by Penn State Alumni Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.
Location. 40° 48.017′ N, 77° 51.669′ W. Marker is in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. Marker is on Shortlidge Mall east of Science Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: State College PA 16801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Faculty Cottages (within shouting distance of this marker); Mushroom Science (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jordan Soil Plots (about 600 feet away); Ag Experiment Station
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