Historical Markers and War Memorials in Villanova, Pennsylvania
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The east wing is the oldest remaining structure on the Villanova campus. The west wing was completed in 1874. For many years this building was the main college center and the site of Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Academy. It was remodeled and named . . . — — Map (db m146292) HM
This Naval ROTC building was named in honor of Commodore John Barry, a hero of the American Revolution and long regarded as the "Father" of the American Navy. — — Map (db m146305) HM
This academic building was completely renovated in 2002 and rededicated in memory of Reverend Joseph C. Bartley, O.S.A., founder and Dean of Commerce and Finance, 1921-1962. — — Map (db m146287) HM
This state-of-the-art facility supports laboratory instruction and research for the Villanova University engineering program, established in 1905. — — Map (db m146310) HM
Built to house the Augustinian Seminary and earlier known as St. Mary's Hall, this building was named in honor of its donor, Bernard Corr, 1828-1912. — — Map (db m146291) HM
Named for Rev. Joseph M. Dougherty, O.S.A., long-time professor and Augustinian Provincial, 1950-1954, this building once served as Villanova Student Center. — — Map (db m146290) HM
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. — — Map (db m146312) HM
This residence hall was named for Dr. Marguerite M. Farley, chairperson of Villanova's Communication Arts Department, 1989-1995, and member, Villanova University Board of Trustees. — — Map (db m146318) HM
This residence hall was named for Rev. Lawrence C. Gallen, O.S.A., Vice-President for Academic Affairs, 1981-1994 who devoted nearly 30 years of service to Villanova as a member of faculty and administration. In 2004, the Rev. Lawrence C. Gallen, . . . — — Map (db m146319) HM
This building, which houses the Villanova University School of Law, was named for Eugene Lester Garey, 1891-1953, an eminent lawyer and benefactor. — — Map (db m146315) HM
This residence hall was named for Reverend O. Raymond Jackson, O.S.A., campus minister 1973-1979; 1981-1997 and co-founder of Villanova's Center for Peace and Justice Education, 1985-1997. — — Map (db m146321) HM
This residence hall was named for Reverend John A. Klekotka, O.S.A., president of Villanova from 1959-1965. It was during his tenure that Villanova heard Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr., speak on 20 January 1965. — — Map (db m146316) HM
This building was completely renovated and rededicated as Mendel Science Center on 24 October 2001 in memory of Gregor J. Mendel, O.S.A., 1822-1884, the father of modern genetics. — — Map (db m146314) HM
A center of Friends' activities since 1686. The second house, built about 1721, served as an officers' house and a hospital for Valley Forge encampment. — — Map (db m81490) HM
The old "Belle-Air" mansion, former home of the Rudolph family, stood on this site until it was destroyed by fire on 10 January 1912. St. Rita's was built to replace this structure and served as a seminary building for many years. — — Map (db m146293) HM
This is the west wing of the old monastery, which survived the disastrous fire of 2 August 1932. The hall was named for Saint Thomas of Villanova. — — Map (db m146297) HM
Named in honor of St. Thomas of Villanova, a 16th century Augustinian archbishop and educator, this monastery was built to replace the monastery of 1899 which was destroyed by fire on 2 August 1932. — — Map (db m146295) HM
Augustinian Chapel dedicated on 12 June 2005 by Very Reverend Robert F. Prevost, O.S.A. Renovation to the Monastery included the Residential Care Center, Hermitage Room, and Augustinian Way of Life Center. — — Map (db m146296) HM
This residence hall was named for Rev. Mortimer A. Sullivan, O.S.A. President of Villanova, 1925-1926, and Augustinian Provincial, 1932-1938, 1944-1949. — — Map (db m146288) HM
Originally called College Hall and later Mendel Hall, this building was seriously damaged by fire on 28 January 1928 and rebuilt within its original walls in 1929. The hall was named in honor of St. Nicholas of Tolentine in 1960. — — Map (db m146308) HM
Originally known as the Commerce and Finance Building, this structure was later named for the Augustinian Provincial, Rev. Nicholas J. Vasey, O.S.A., 1918-1926. — — Map (db m146289) HM
With profound respect, we salute
all the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen
from Villanova
who sacrificed their lives
in the defense of the nation.
Their legacy of fidelity and valor
abides forever
neath the spires of St. . . . — — Map (db m146302) WM
To the Villanovans who served our country during the Second World War that this nation and her vision of freedom and human dignity should endure — — Map (db m146306) WM
This residence hall was named for Rev. Robert J. Welsh, O.S.A., president of Villanova from 1967-1971. In 1969, Father Welsh was instrumental in promoting the idea of the Villanova University Senate. — — Map (db m146320) HM
Harriton Farm is the northwest corner of a 698 acre estate acquired by Richard Harrison in 1719 and known as Harriton. The farm was cleared in the early nineteenth century and became the site from which the entire estate was managed. In this period, . . . — — Map (db m211005) HM
