Loretto in Cambria County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Charles M. Schwab Hall

Dedicated 1931 • Rededicated 1981

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 10, 2024

1. Charles M. Schwab Hall Marker

Inscription.
In memory of the Saint Francis College
graduate who became the elder statesman
of the steel industry serving as
Chairman of the Board of Bethlehem Steel
until his death in 1939

Rev. Christian R. Oravec, T.O.R.
President Saint Francis College

Donald J. Traultein
Chairman, Bethlehem Steel [C]orporation

Erected by Saint Francis University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.

Location. 40° 30.294′ N, 78° 38.234′ W. Marker is in Loretto, Pennsylvania, in Cambria County. Marker is on Franciscan Way, on the right when traveling north. Marker and Hall are on the Saint Francis University campus. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Loretto PA 15940, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Charles M. Schwab Hall (a few steps from this marker); Old Main / The Bell (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); "The Angelus" (about 700 feet away); Charles M. Schwab (approx. ¼ mile away); Loretto Area Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Loretto

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Rev Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Loretto (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Loretto.

Also see . . .
1. Charles Schwab’s Legacy Endures in Loretto and Across America (Troubadour, 2022). (Submitted on February 21, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Saint Francis University. (Submitted on February 21, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Charles M. Schwab Hall and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 10, 2024

2. Charles M. Schwab Hall and Marker

Marker at right of entrance

Charles M. Schwab Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 10, 2024

3. Charles M. Schwab Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 21, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.