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History of Penn College Buildings: Cromar Building

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

Named for

The Cromar Company, manufacturer of finished oak flooring. 

Facts

Also known as Unit 29

Constructed: 1926 by the Crooks-Dittmar Company

1944: Plant, land & machinery purchased from Cromar by Defense Plants Corporation. Rheem Manufacturing Company leased the plant and operated out of this location to produce artillery shells for the U.S. Army.

1947: National Hardwood Flooring Company purchased former Rheem Manufacturing property.

Purchased by College: 1971

Demolished: 1981

Between 1971 and 1981, the Cromar Building housed the following W.A.C.C. programs:

  • Carpentry
  • Carpentry & Building Construction Technology
  • Civil Engineering Technology
  • Sheet Metal
  • Bookstore

Cromar Building

Cromar Building circa 1975

Building Plans Available in College Archives?

No

Specifications

Unknown

Sources