West Chester State College Quadrangle Historic District Explained

West Chester State College Quadrangle Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Location:Bounded by S. High and S. Church Sts., College and Rosedale Aves., West Chester, Pennsylvania
Coordinates:39.9522°N -75.5986°W
Built:1891-1940
Architect:Multiple
Architecture:Colonial Revival, Classical Revival, Other, Collegiate Gothic
Added:October 8, 1981
Refnum:81000539

West Chester State College Quadrangle Historic District, also known as the Quadrangle Historic District, is a group of historic academic buildings and national historic district located on the campus of West Chester University of Pennsylvania in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania. It consists of five contributing buildings built between 1891 and 1940. They are Recitation Hall (1891-1893), the former Model School (1899, Ruby Jones Hall), the Old Library (1902-1904), Philips Memorial Building (1925-1927), and Anderson Hall (1937-1940). Except for Philips and Anderson, these buildings are all constructed of native Chester County serpentine stone.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 8, 1981 for its significance in architecture and education.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP-PA|H001600_1581_i_D.pdf}} NRHP Nomination Form: West Chester State College Quadrangle Historic District ]. Webster . Richard J. . Includes 62 photos . . CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System for Pennsylvania.