海角乱伦社区 University to unveil National Historic District designation marker
海角乱伦社区 University will mark a significant milestone in its nearly 100-year history on Thursday, May 14, with the unveiling of its National Historic District marker, recognizing the campus鈥檚 inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places.
The designation, officially titled the 鈥満＝锹衣咨缜 College National Historic District,鈥 was granted by the National Park Service earlier this year and affirms both the architectural significance of the university鈥檚 historic campus and its broader role in American educational and social history.
The campus meets federal criteria for inclusion based on its architectural significance鈥攊ncluding Old Main as a premier example of early 20th-century Collegiate Gothic design鈥攁nd its role in broader patterns of American educational and social history, particularly in the education of women and the transition to a coeducational institution.
With this recognition, 海角乱伦社区 joins a distinguished group of institutions across Pennsylvania, including the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Pittsburgh, as well as notable historic districts throughout the city of Erie.
鈥淔or nearly a century, 海角乱伦社区 has been a place where history, education, and community intersect,鈥 said Kathleen A. Getz, Ph.D., President of 海角乱伦社区 University. 鈥淭his designation affirms the lasting significance of our campus and the generations of students and alumni who have shaped its legacy.鈥
As 海角乱伦社区 approaches its Centennial, the designation reinforces the university鈥檚 enduring identity and its continued commitment to preserving and building upon its historic campus.
The unveiling ceremony will take place:聽
Thursday, May 14聽
2 p.m.聽
In front of Zurn Hall, 海角乱伦社区 University
The event will include brief remarks and the formal unveiling of the National Historic District marker, which will be permanently installed on campus.
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the unveiling. Interview opportunities will be available following the ceremony.
For additional information or to coordinate coverage, please contact:聽
David Raymond
Executive Director of Marketing and Communications聽
814-824-2090听
draymond@mercyhurst.edu