Old Library, West Chester Explained

Old Library
Nrhp Type:cp
Nocat:yes
Location:Corner of South Church Street and West Rosedale Avenue, West Chester, Pennsylvania
Coordinates:39.9514°N -75.5982°W
Built:1902-1904
Architecture:Classical Revival
Added:October 08, 1981
Refnum:81000539
Partof:West Chester State College Quadrangle Historic District

The Old Library at West Chester University in West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA, is situated on the prominent corner of South Church Street and West Rosedale Avenue, marking the southwest corner of the Quad.

History and architectural features

Following the old tradition of the Quad, this 1902 building was made from serpentine rubble stone with a slate roof. The Department of Anthropology and Sociology, as well as the West Chester University Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology, are housed in this facility.

It is a contributing building to the West Chester State College Quadrangle Historic District, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania. ARCH: Pennsylvania's Historic Architecture & Archaeology. Searchable database. 2012-11-02. Note: This includes Web site: [{{NRHP-PA|H001600_01H.pdf}} National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form: West Chester State College Quadrangle Historic District]. 2012-11-05. Richard J. Webster. PDF. n.d..