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

Old Main

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

1. Old Main Marker

Inscription. 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 and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania State University series list. 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. It 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.

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,

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the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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: 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 (about 300 feet away); Old Willow (about 300 feet away); Penn State Obelisk (about 300 feet away); President Atherton (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in State College.

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

2. Old Main Marker

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 728 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.