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History of Penn College Buildings: Klump Academic Center

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

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Named for

                  Dr. George S. Klump, M.D.

                                                                                           

 

"Dr. George S. Klump was a physician, who served as chairman of the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania. A widely respected community leader in Williamsport, Dr. Klump served as a member of the Board of Trustees of Williamsport Area Community College."

 

 

Facts

Official Name: George S. Klump Academic Center

Named for: Dr. George S. Klump, Member of Board of Directors of the Williamsport Area Community College

Built: 1913-1914

Dedicated: 1914.

Additions: Wing added 1934. Dedicated 1935.

Acquired by Williamsport Area Community College in 1972.

Remodeled: 1974, 2003-2004.

 

Formerly known as:

  • Williamsport Area Community College Academic Center, 1970? - 1989
  • Williamsport High School, 1914-1970?             

 

Photographs

           Williamsport High School circa 1969

                Klump Academic Center 1977

         Klump Academic Center 2004

"Time Will Explain it All" Video

Articles on the History of the Klump Center

Building plans available in College Archives?

No

Specifications

133,810 gross square footage