The Ettinger Building
Constructed in 1903 and consecrated as the
Adminstration Building in 1904. Rebuilt
following a major fire in May 1947.
Named in 1961 for Dr. George T. Ettinger, class
of 1880, professor and first Dean of Muhlenberg
College, 1904-1930.
Renovated 1990-1991 as academic building.
Rededicated October 18, 1991.
Erected by Muhlenberg College.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1947.
Location. 40° 35.867′ N, 75° 30.563′ W. Marker is in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in Lehigh County. It is on The Circle north of Chew Street, on the right when traveling west. Building is on the Muhlenberg College campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2400 Chew Street, Allentown PA 18104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Lehigh Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Haas College Center (within shouting distance of this marker); The David A. Miller Bell Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg (within shouting distance of this marker); Milton W. "Scotty" Wood and June "Betty" Wood (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spanish American War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Allentown (approx. 0.8 miles away); Franklin Fire Co. No. 10 Bell (approx. 0.9 miles away); Allentown's First Park (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Allentown.
Also see . . .
1. Ettinger Building 1904 (Muhlenberg College). (Submitted on October 6, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. 'Berg Campus Landmark Venerable, Visionary Ettinger Reopens With $6.9 Million Update. (Submitted on October 6, 2020.)
3. Dr George Taylor Ettinger at Find A Grave. (Submitted on October 6, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 324 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
