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

Old Main Bell

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2019

1. Old Main Bell Marker

Inscription. Cast in 1871 by the Boston foundry of William Blake & Co., this 1,200 lb. bronze bell hung in the original Old Main until 1929, regulating the ebb and flow of campus life. Placed in the rebuilt Old Main in 1930, it fell silent with the installation of the chimes. Its restoration and this plaza were made possible with a gift from the Class of 2009.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 40° 47.751′ N, 77° 51.797′ W. Marker is in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. It is on Pattee Mall east of Pollock Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: State College PA 16801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Evan Pugh (a few steps from this marker); Waring European Larch (a few steps from this marker); Armory (within shouting distance of this marker); Penn State Obelisk (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Willow (within shouting distance of this marker); Schwab Auditorium (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Main (within shouting distance of this marker); Ionospheric Research (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in State College.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2019

2. Old Main Bell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 451 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.