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

Falvey Hall - 1947

Villanova 150th Anniversary

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

1. Falvey Hall - 1947 Marker

Inscription. This collegiate Gothic style building housed Villanova's library during the mid-twentieth century. It was named for Rev. Daniel P. Falvey, O.S.A., Librarian, 1935-1962.

Erected by Villanova University.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the Villanova University series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.

Location. 40° 2.239′ N, 75° 20.552′ W. Marker is near Villanova, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. It is in Radnor Township. Marker can be reached from North Spring Mill Road (Pennsylvania Route 320) 0.4 miles north of East Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north. 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. Mendel Science Center - 2001 (within shouting distance of this marker); Gregor Johann Mendel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alumni Hall - 1848 (about 400 feet away); Lt. Robert T. Munday (about 400 feet away); Villanova University World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away); St. Rita's Hall - 1912

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(about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Villanova University World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away); Southeast Asian War Memorial (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. Falvey Hall - 1947 Marker

Quote from St. Augustine on the building image. Click for full size.

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

3. Quote from St. Augustine on the building

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 93 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 8, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.