Old Main (Pennsylvania State University) - Wikipedia
Old Main (originally called "Main Building") is The Pennsylvania State University's first building of major significance. First completed in 1867, the current incarnation of the building was …
The History Of Old Main - Penn State World Campus Blog
Oct 30, 2012 · From its humble beginnings of serving as a building for all University operations through its various renovations and purposes, Old Main stands as a reminder of Penn State’s …
Early Old Main 1857-1929 - Pennsylvania State University
Constructed of native limestone quarried near campus, the Main building housed the entire college, including classrooms, offices, and dorms, and was the only building on campus for …
Old Main 1929-Present - Pennsylvania State University
A new Old Main was built in essentially the same footprint, employing a steel frame and much of the limestone salvaged from the original building. Designed by Charles Klauder in Federal …
Old Main: The beginnings of Penn State | Penn State University
Apr 12, 2023 · The original Old Main building, completed at the site of today's structure in 1863 and first known simply as "Main Building," housed almost the entire operation of the school …
Penn State History Lesson: Old Main | Onward State
Oct 8, 2024 · Old Main was the first building to go under construction at Penn State, known at the time as the Farmer’s High School of Pennsylvania. The school received its charter in 1855 …
Penn State History Lessons: Old Main
Mar 22, 2017 · Aside from the Nittany Lion Shrine and Beaver Stadium, one of the most recognizable places on campus is Old Main. It’s the quad where students gather on warm …
Dear Old State: Early campus views | Penn State University
May 31, 2024 · The original “Old Main” served as the institution’s main building, housing the entire college including classrooms, offices and living quarters in its west wing. Construction on the …
The Old Main bell tower | Penn State University
Jun 9, 2016 · Penn State engaged nationally renowned architect Charles Z. Klauder and in 1930 today's Federal-Revival-style Old Main and bell tower replaced the originals — however, the …
Old Main architectural plans [graphic] : University Park, Pa.
The collection consists of 15 architectural drawings, mostly on linen, dated 1893-1982, covering both incarnations of Old Main, including: three office layouts on trace, ca. 1982; a ventilation …