Selinsgrove in Snyder County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Commemorating Gustavus Adolphus Hall

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 29, 2023

1. Commemorating Gustavus Adolphus Hall Marker

Inscription.

On the occasion of their 25th reunion,
the Class of 1968
planted this pin oak (Quercus palustris) tree
to commemorate Gustavus Adolphus Hall
built in 1895, destroyed by fire 1964.
In the hearts and minds of many,
G.A. Hall will be fondly remembered
as a residence hall, student hub
and campus center.
June 1993

Erected 1993 by Susquehanna University Class of 1968.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1993.

Location. 40° 47.907′ N, 76° 52.279′ W. Marker is in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, in Snyder County. Marker is on East College Circle, on the right when traveling south. Marker and tree are between Selinsgrove Hall and Bogar Hall, on the Susquehanna University campus. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Selinsgrove PA 17870, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 9/11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Christopher James Vialonga (within shouting distance of this marker); Colleen Monica Supinski (within shouting distance of this marker); Susquehanna University World War II Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Susquehanna University World War I Memorial

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(about 300 feet away); Seibert Hall (about 400 feet away); Susquehanna University (about 400 feet away); Class of 1888 Graduation Tree Site (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Selinsgrove.

Also see . . .
1. What Lies Beneath ... Bogar Lawn. (Submitted on May 1, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Undated photograph of Gustavus Adolphus Hall. Part of research paper by Ahmed Lachhab (Submitted on May 1, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 29, 2023

2. Commemorating Gustavus Adolphus Hall Marker

In ground in front of pin oak

Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 1, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.