Penn Hall was constructed in 1916-1917 with the designed influenced by the Prairie school of architecture. The central tower and the two secondary entrances that flank it protrude from the facades. These elements feature windows set between brick…
Penn Hall was constructed in 1916-1917 to replace the Old Main building that had burned down in May of 1916. Stylistically influenced by the Prairie School with strong horizontal lines and a low pitched roof. The metal windows were in the…
This is one of the two sewing rooms that were located on the third floor of Penn Hall. Students could major in Domestic Science. The student would make the following garments in sewing class; plain dress, tailored petticoat, tailored skirt, silk…
Professor Marie Mortensen's class in Home Economics. "This department is furnished with modern and complete equipment. Special attention has been given to the furnishing of the kitchen, which contains sufficient equipment to accommodate twenty…
The original Penn College building, Old Main, located on College Avenue, burned down May 27, 1916. The college was relocated a couple of blocks to the north. Ground was broken on November 7, 1916 and the first class was held in the new Penn Hall on…
Penn Hall served as the main academic and administrative building for the college. A through road was initially constructed in front of the building a can be seen by the cars in this picture.
