Radnor Township near Villanova in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Alumni Hall - 1848

Villanova 150th Anniversary

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 7, 2020

1. Alumni Hall - 1848 Marker

Inscription. The east wing is the oldest remaining structure on the Villanova campus. The west wing was completed in 1874. For many years this building was the main college center and the site of Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Academy. It was remodeled and named Alumni Hall in 1920.

Erected by Villanova University.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the Villanova University series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 40° 2.18′ N, 75° 20.559′ W. Marker is near Villanova, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. It is in Radnor Township. Marker can be reached from East Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30) 0.4 miles east of North Spring Mill Road (Pennsylvania Route 320), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 East Lancaster Avenue, Villanova PA 19085, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Rita's Hall - 1912 (a few steps from this marker); St. Thomas of Villanova Monastery - 1933 (within shouting distance of this marker); Corr Hall - 1912 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Falvey Hall - 1947 (about 400 feet away); St. Thomas of Villanova Monastery - Augustinian Residence

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(about 400 feet away); St. Thomas Hall - 1899 (about 400 feet away); Dougherty Hall - 1954 (about 500 feet away); Mendel Science Center - 2001 (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Villanova.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 7, 2020

2. Alumni Hall - 1848 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 8, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.