Keystone College - 1868 to present

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Welcome to the Keystone College 1868- Present Collection, a part of the POWER Library: PA Photos and Documents. This collection contains materials pertaining to the history of Keystone College from its inception as Keystone Academy in 1868 as the first higher educational institution in Northeast PA.
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Brooks being Remodel
Brooks being Remodel
Brooks, Circa 1960
Built in 1947, this building is formerly known as Brooks Gymnasium. In addition to athletic/recreation facilities, Brooks provided auditorium space with the capacity for 1200 individuals, including a balcony that seated 600 people. Brooks was named in honor of the late John H. Brooks, chairperson of the Board of Trustees. In 1969 Brooks underwent renovations, as of 2011 Brooks holds the theatre department and many of the art courses including painting and graphic design.
Brooks Dedicated Plaque
Brooks Dedicated Plaque
Brooks Gymnasium, Brooks, Dedicated Plaque, John H. Brooks
Built in 1947, this building is formerly known as Brooks Gymnasium. In addition to athletic/recreation facilities, Brooks provided auditorium space with the capacity for 1200 individuals, including a balcony that seated 600 people. Brooks was named in honor of the late John H. Brooks, chairperson of the Board of Trustees. In 1969 Brooks underwent renovations. As of 2011; Brooks holds the theatre department and many of the art courses including painting and graphic design.
Brooks Gymnasium
Brooks Gymnasium
Brooks, Circa 1970
Built in 1947, this building is formerly known as Brooks Gymnasium. In addition to athletic/recreation facilities, Brooks provided auditorium space with the capacity for 1200 individuals, including a balcony that seated 600 people. Brooks was named in honor of the late John H. Brooks, chairperson of the Board of Trustees. In 1969 Brooks underwent renovations. As of 2011, Brooks holds the theatre department and many of the art courses including painting and graphic design.
Brooks Gymnasium in Fall Circa 1950
Brooks Gymnasium in Fall Circa 1950
Brooks Gymnasium, Circa 1950
Built in 1947, this building is formerly known as Brooks Gymnasium. In addition to athletic/recreation facilities, Brooks provided auditorium space with the capacity for 1200 individuals, including a balcony that seated 600 people. Brooks was named in honor of the late John H. Brooks, chairperson of the Board of Trustees. In 1969 Brooks underwent renovations. As of 2011; Brooks holds the theatre department and many of the art courses including painting and graphic design.
Brooks Gymnasium In Summer
Brooks Gymnasium In Summer
Brooks Gymnasium
Built in 1947, this building is formerly known as Brooks Gymnasium. In addition to athletic/recreation facilities, Brooks provided auditorium space with the capacity for 1200 individuals, including a balcony that seated 600 people. Brooks was named in honor of the late John H. Brooks, chairperson of the Board of Trustees. In 1969 Brooks underwent renovations. As of 2011; Brooks holds the theatre department and many of the art courses including painting and graphic design.
Brooks Winter Scene 1967
Brooks Winter Scene 1967
Brooks, Circa 1960
Built in 1947, this building is formerly known as Brooks Gymnasium. In addition to athletic/recreation facilities, Brooks provided auditorium space with the capacity for 1200 individuals, including a balcony that seated 600 people. Brooks was named in honor of the late John H. Brooks, chairperson of the Board of Trustees. In 1969 Brooks underwent renovations. As of 2011; Brooks holds the theatre department and many of the art courses including painting and graphic design.
The Bus Drivers
The Bus Drivers
Faculty and Staff
Campus Entrance
Campus Entrance
Campus, Circa 1960
Keystone College and the town of Factoryville received a historical marker to commemorate the life of Baseball Hall of Fame member, Christy Mathewson. Mathewson was born in Factoryville, and attended Keystone Academy in 1895-1989
Campus Pathways
Campus Pathways
Keystone Academy, Circa 1900
Taken in the early to middle 1900's these images show some of the path ways that students would take to get from their dormitories to classes
Capwell 01
Capwell 01
Capwell Science Hall, Daniel A. Capwell
Built in 1938, Capwell Hall formerly housed elementary and advanced chemistry laboratories, darkrooms, a shop, physics and engineering laboratories, a large auditorium lecture room, and classrooms. Capwell was renovated in the 1960's, doubling in size with the addition of two wings. Named in honor of Dr. Daniel A. Capwell, an alumnus of the Keystone Academy, who was a devoted friend and trustee of the college for many years.
Capwell Chemical Laboratory
Capwell Chemical Laboratory
Keystone College (La Plume, Pa.)-Buildings-History, Keystone Junior College, Capwell Science Hall, chemical laboratory, room 32, circa 1957
Picture of chemical laboratory in Capwell Science Hall in 1957. Built in 1938, Capwell Hall was named in honor of alumnus Dr. Daniel A. Capwell.
Capwell Chemical Laboratory
Capwell Chemical Laboratory
Keystone College (La Plume, Pa.)-Buildings-History, Keystone Junior College, Capwell Hall, Chemical Lab 33
Picture of chemical laboratory in Capwell Science Hall in 1957. Built in 1938, Capwell Hall was named in honor of alumnus Dr. Daniel A. Capwell.
Capwell Science Hall
Capwell Science Hall
Capwell Science Hall, Daniel A. Capwell
Built in 1938, Capwell Hall formerly housed elementary and advanced chemistry laboratories, darkrooms, a shop, physics and engineering laboratories, a large auditorium lecture room, and classrooms. Capwell was renovated in the 1960's, doubling in size with the addition of two wings. Named in honor of Dr. Daniel A. Capwell, an alumnus of the Keystone Academy, who was a devoted friend and trustee of the college for many years.
Capwell Science Hall
Capwell Science Hall
Keystone College (La Plume, Pa)-Buildings-History, Keystone Junior College, Capwell Science Hall, circa 1947
Picture of Capwell Science Hall in 1947. Built in 1938, Capwell Hall was named in honor of alumnus Dr. Daniel A. Capwell. Capwell was renovated in the 1960's, doubling in size with the addition of two wings.
Capwell Science Hall
Capwell Science Hall
Keystone College (La Plume, Pa.)-Buildings-History, Keystone Junior College, Capwell Science Hall, circa 1947
Picture of Capwell Science Hall in 1947. Built in 1938, Capwell Hall was named in honor of alumnus Dr. Daniel A. Capwell. Capwell was renovated in the 1960's, doubling in size with the addition of two wings.
Capwell Science Hall Entrance
Capwell Science Hall Entrance
Capwell Science Hall, Daniel A. Capwell
Built in 1938, Capwell Hall formerly housed elementary and advanced chemistry laboratories, darkrooms, a shop, physics and engineering laboratories, a large auditorium lecture room, and classrooms. Capwell was renovated in the 1960's, doubling in size with the addition of two wings. Named in honor of Dr. Daniel A. Capwell, an alumnus of the Keystone Academy, who was a devoted friend and trustee of the college for many years.
Capwell Science Hall in Winter
Capwell Science Hall in Winter
Capwell Science Hall, Daniel A. Capwell
Built in 1938, Capwell Hall formerly housed elementary and advanced chemistry laboratories, darkrooms, a shop, physics and engineering laboratories, a large auditorium lecture room, and classrooms. Capwell was renovated in the 1960's, doubling in size with the addition of two wings. Named in honor of Dr. Daniel A. Capwell, an alumnus of the Keystone Academy, who was a devoted friend and trustee of the college for many years.
Carl E Geiger
Carl E Geiger
Faculty and Staff
A popular professor- Carl E. Geiger from Williamsport P.A. taught at Keystone Academy perhaps 1915-1919 or before. Was a beloved mentor to "Nye" Aveuein V. Morris developing a long friendship. Became head of English Department at Petty Institute Hightstown, NJ about 1983 we took "Meme" to see him. He died shorty afterwards. This was writeen for information for my children LMB.
Ceramics Studio
Ceramics Studio
Keystone College; Keystone Junior College; Keystone Academy; Faculty; Staff
Charles Oswald
Charles Oswald
Keystone College; Keystone Junior College; Keystone Academy; Faculty; Staff
Charles Oswald Chemistry Instructor 1930-1950s