State College in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Bent of Tau Beta Pi

National Engineering Honor Society

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 21, 2019

1. The Bent of Tau Beta Pi Marker

Inscription. Dedicated by
The Pennsylvania Beta Chapter
on the Chapter's 50th Anniversary
May 5, 1962

In tribute to
Dean Earl B. Stavely
Chapter Advisor (1916-1959)
[Additional plaque on the left side of the memorial]
The metal
for this bent
was originally
cast as the
base for light
fixtures on the
West Pittstown
Bridge
across the
Susquehanna
River and was
donated by
A. Harden Coon, '18

Erected 1962 by The Pennsylvania Beta Chapter of Tau Beta Pi.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is May 5, 1962.

Location. 40° 47.669′ N, 77° 51.715′ W. Marker is in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. Marker is at the intersection of Pattee Mall and West College Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 26), on the left when traveling north on Pattee Mall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: University Park PA 16802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Engineering (a few steps from this marker); Industry Research (within shouting distance of this marker); American Elms

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel State College (within shouting distance of this marker); Campus View Apartments / Schlow Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Diesel Engineering (within shouting distance of this marker); Pattee Mall American Elms (within shouting distance of this marker); The State Theatre (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in State College.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 21, 2019

2. The Bent of Tau Beta Pi Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.