Lycoming College - Lycoming College Campus - Past and Present

View of the progress of the construction of Rich Hall, looking west. Rich Hall was built as a women's dormitory in 1948 in response to the campus population increase following World War II. Living quarters for male students were in Old Main and Bradley Hall. Rich Hall was named in honor of the Rich family, who were benefactors of the college. ""April 16, 1948"" is written on the photo mat.

View of the construction sof Rich Hall in progress, looking southwest toward the back of the Hilltop Gymnasium, now the Fine Arts Building. 'June 17, 1948' is written on the photo mat.

View of the construction site of Rich Hall looking west. Rich Hall was built as a women's dormitory in 1948 in response to the campus population increase following World War II. Living quarters for male students were in Old Main and Bradley Hall. Rich Hall was named in honor of the Rich family, who were benefactors of the college. ""March 16, 1948"" is written on the photo mat.

Scaffolding blocks the view of the noth side of Rich Hall as work on the exterior nears completion.

View of a furnished dormitory room in Rich Hall, showing dressers and dressing table. Rich Hall was built in 1948 as a dormitory for 120 women. Two students were assigned per room. Rooms were arranged into suites of two rooms with connecting baths. The dormitory included laundry facilities, an infirmary, nurse's quarters, the women's day room and lockers, and rooms for storing luggage. Lounges and alcoves provided areas for relaxation. This photo is dated October 10, 1948.

Dormitory room in Rich Hall. Rich Hall was built as a women's dormitory in 1948 in response to the campus population increase following World War II. Living quarters for male students were in Old Main and Bradley Hall. Rich Hall was named in honor of the Rich family, who were benefactors of the college. The building was dedicated Homecoming Weekend, October 30, 1948.

View of a furnished dormitory room in Rich Hall, showing window treatments, double beds, and table and chairs. Rich Hall was built in 1948 as a dormitory for women. It included laundry facilities, an infirmary, nurse's quarters, the women's day room and lockers, and rooms for storing luggage. The photo is dated October 10, 1948.

A view of Rich Hall following a February 4, 1961 snowstorm. Rich Hall was built as a women's dormitory in 1948 in response to the campus population increase following World War II.

Individuals wearing caps and gowns process on the sidewalk of the Flag Court at the Second Annual Founder's Day of Lycoming College, May 6, 1965. A small group of spectators, facing John W. Long Library, is seated on chairs inside The Quad. Carter Davidson, A.B., A.M., PH.D., LITT.D, L.H.D., president of the Association of American Colleges, was the convocation speaker.

Aerial view of Shangraw Athletic Complex, looking west. The setting is an autumn afternoon with a football game in progress. The new stadium was designed by Williamsport architect Anthony Visco, and built by TurnKey Construction Company, a Williamsport firm. The stadium is 17,700 square feet, with a seating capacity of 2,035. It has dedicated locker rooms for men's football, soccer, and lacrosse, a women's locker room for soccerand lacrosse, larger public rest rooms and a new press box. The complex is named in honor of Robert Shangraw. The field is named in honor of David Person. The east wing of the complex is named for head coach Frank Girardi, and the west wing is named after alumni Dale '67 and Dallas '69 Krapf and their company, Krapf Coaches.

Charlene Shangraw Gate stands on the corner of Washington Boulevard and College Place next to Williams Hall and across from Admissions House The plaque reads: 'Dedicated to Charlene Shangraw, Loving Wife and Mother and Friend of Lycoming College.' Mrs. Shangraw's husband, Robert L. Shangraw, served on the College's Board of Trustees and was chairman of the Board for several years. The gate was a birthday present to Mrs. Shangraw from her husband, and was presented to her at a surprise party at Admissions House.

View from the balcony of two students conversing in Shangraw Performance Hall of Mary Lindsay Welch Honors Hall. Shangraw Performance Hall is named in honor of Robert Shangraw, '58, and his wife, Charlene. He served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Lycoming College from 1989-2005. Dr. Shangraw was First Vice President of Investments Merrill Lynch, retiring in 2001. He has also been active in community affairs. The terra-cotta medallions hanging at the front of the recital hall are images of Beethoven and Mozart. A medallion of Michelangelo is in the building's foyer. They were originally in Bradley Hall. After this photograph was made, a Steinway Model A piano, acquired through the generosity of Robert M. Sides Family Music Center, was moved into the hall. The piano was built in 1888 and restored by Robert Dincher.