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History of Penn College Buildings: S

The purpose of this guide is to document the evolution of our campus from its origin in the Williamsport High School to the present day. It includes buildings and other spaces rented during the WTI, WACC, and PCT eras to meet the demands of increased enr

History of Penn College Buildings

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Strailey Building

Photo taken in 1968 (the Shops on Susquehanna Street are visible in the background, on the left).

Other Names

Unit 13 (WTI & WACC designation)

Occupational Education Center (WACC)

Location

1101 West Third Street (later listed as 1127 West Third Street), Williamsport

Southwest corner of Third and Susquehanna Streets

Facts

Former home of Harry F. Strailey who owned and operated a candy and ice cream store there. 

Housed the Curriculum Center and the Personnel Service Division of the Williamsport Area School District. *This need fact checked*

Housed faculty offices and student counseling for WTI and WACC.

Important Dates

1956 (Purchased by the Williamsport Area School District)

1972 (Demolished to be replaced by a parking lot)

Additional Resources

Historic Maps

Articles

Specifications Note

*Specifications are taken from the 2021-25 Facilities and Site Master Plan, Table 2: "Building Summary by Year of Acquisition/Construction."