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

St. Thomas Hall - 1899

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

1. St. Thomas Hall - 1899 Marker

Inscription. This is the west wing of the old monastery, which survived the disastrous fire of 2 August 1932. The hall was named for Saint Thomas of Villanova.

Erected by Villanova University.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Disasters • Education. In addition, it is included in the Villanova University series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 40° 2.199′ N, 75° 20.642′ 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. Thomas of Villanova Monastery - Augustinian Residence (here, next to this marker); St. Thomas of Villanova Monastery - 1933 (within shouting distance of this marker); Tolentine Hall - 1899 (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Rita's Hall - 1912 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chemical Engineering (about 400 feet away); Alumni Hall - 1848

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(about 400 feet away); Villanova University World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away); Center for Engineering Education and Research - 1997 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Villanova.

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

2. St. Thomas Hall - 1899 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 181 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 8, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.