Old Main

Old Main is The Pennsylvania State University's first building of major significance. First completed in 1863, the current incarnation of the building was completed in 1930.
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  • Type: University building
  • Description: Pennsylvania State University’s first building of major significance
  • Also known as: “Main Building” and “OMN”
  • Address: University Park, PA 16802

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: State Theatre and Schlow Centre Region Library.

Theater building
The is a 554-seat non-profit community theatre in . is situated 1,000 feet south of Old Main.

Library
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The , formerly known… is situated 1,400 feet southeast of Old Main.

Museum
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The is an active research… is situated 2,400 feet north of Old Main.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include College Heights Historic District and Struble.

Neighborhood
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is a national…

Hamlet
is a neighborhood and an unincorporated…

Neighborhood
is a census-designated place in , United States. is situated 2½ miles northwest of Old Main.

Old Main

Latitude
40.79646° or 40° 47′ 47″ north
Longitude
-77.86282° or 77° 51′ 46″ west
Elevation
1,175 feet (358 metres)
Established
1930
Levels
6
Open location code
87G4Q4WP+HV
Open­Street­Map ID
way 35026793
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­university
Geo­Names ID
5204355
Wiki­data ID
Q7084431
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In Other Languages

From Egyptian Arabic to German—“Old Main” goes by many names.
  • Egyptian Arabic: “الرئيسية القديمه”
  • French: “Old Main”
  • German: “Old Main”

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Places to explore: Greentree and Oak Pointe.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs and Information Technology Services.

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