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

Chace Hall

Edith Pitt Chase

— Penn State —

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By Devry Becker Jones, May 31, 2019

1. Chace Hall Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

As Director of the Home Economics Department (1919-1938), Chace oversaw the establishment of a home economics curriculum, transition of the department to the School of Education, and development of a home economics graduate course of study.

Erected by Penn State.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Women.

Location. 40° 47.923′ N, 77° 51.452′ W. Marker is in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. Marker is at the intersection of Shortlidge Road and McKean Road, on the right on Shortlidge Road. 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. Hibbs Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephens Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Haller Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Lyons Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nittany Lion Shrine (about 700 feet away); Cooper Hall (approx.

By Devry Becker Jones, May 31, 2019

2. Chace Hall Marker

0.2 miles away); Hoyt Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Walnut Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in State College.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.