State College in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Main
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, May 31, 2019
1. Old Main Marker
Built in 1930, using limestone blocks from the first Old Main, completed on this site in 1863. The original building housed classrooms, offices, laboratories, and student and faculty living quarters. It also served as does its successor as Penn State's administrative center. Inside are the famous Land-Grant Frescoes by Henry Varnum Poor.Erected by Penn State Alumni Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 40° 47.774′ N, 77° 51.764′ W. Marker is in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. Marker is on Pattee Mall east of Polluck 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Main Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Waring European Larch (within shouting distance of this marker); Evan Pugh (within shouting distance of this marker); Schwab Auditorium (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Armory
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, May 31, 2019
2. Old Main Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
