Anne Varnum Poor, daughter of artist Henry Varnum Poor, adds fresh plaster to one of Penn State's Land-Grant Frescoes in the Old Main lobby in this 1947 photograph as staff from the Penn State's film unit (Delmar Duvall at camera and Edward Leos directing) prepare to record the completion of the mural. The Land-Grant Frescoes grace the upper walls of Old Main lobby and pay tribute to Penn State's role as the Commonwealth's Land-Grant University. Go to www.psu.edu/ur/about/frescoes.html for more about Penn State's Land-Grant Frescoes.

Anne Varnum Poor, daughter of artist Henry Varnum Poor, adds fresh plaster to one of Penn State's Land-Grant Frescoes in the Old Main lobby in this 1947 photograph as staff from the Penn State's film unit (Delmar Duvall at camera and Edward Leos directing) prepare to record the completion of the mural. Go to www.psu.edu/ur/about/frescoes.html for more about Penn State's Land-Grant Frescoes.

The Agriculture Experiment Station was the first agriculture building on the Pennsylvania State College campus. Built in 1889, the Ag Experiment Station was founded by President George Atherton as one of America's first centers for agricultural science research. In 1975 the building was renamed the Arts Cottage and today houses studios for art students and faculty. Although altered from the original design several times, it still stands on 'Ag Hill' near Armsby building on the University Park campus. A reminder of Penn State's role in the history of agricultural education and research.

'The Corner' in downtown State College circa 1895. Located directly across College Avenue from Penn State's main gate and known then as The Nittany Inn, the location was a popular gathering spot for the students,staff and faculty at the relatively new Penn State College.

Today 'The Corner' continues to be a popular gathering place for the Penn State and State College community. Now home to the Hotel State College and the Corner Room restaurant, the historic location has served the region for more than 150 years and remains a community landmark.

Carnegie Building on Penn State's University Park campus was built through a donation from industrialist Andrew Carnegie and was dedicated on November 18, 1904. The building originally served as Penn State's library until 1940 replacing the overflowing first campus library housed in Old Main. Through the years the facility has been home to Penn State's School of Journalism as well as the Daily Collegian. Currently it is occupied by Penn State's College of Communications. Carnegie Building celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2004.

Joseph Garratti, an assistant to sculptor Heinz Warneke, roughed out the front leg of the Nittany Lion Shrine during creation of the limestone sculpture. Warneke and his crew of artists completed the sculpture in early October of 1942 and it was formally dedicated on October 24 of the same year and presented to Penn State by the class of 1940. The 2012 Senior Class Gift will add enhancements to the shrine location including historical displays, improved lighting and ADA accessibility.

Joseph Garratti, an assistant to sculptor Heinz Warneke, roughed out the front leg of the Nittany Lion Shrine during creation of the famous limestone sculpture. Warneke and his crew of artists completed the sculpture in early October of 1942 and it was formally dedicated on October 24 of the same year and presented to Penn State by the class of 1940. The 2012 Senior Class Gift will add enhancements to the sight of the shrine including historical displays, improved lighting and ADA accessibility.

The modern day Old Main, renovated to its current appearance in 1929, during a quiet morning in January prior to the start of the 2012 spring semester. To the left, construction work is being done near Davey Laboratory. To the right of Old Main is Chandlee Laboratory, bulit in 1964 on the site of the original Ladies Cottage.

Prior to 1940 Allen Street continued through Penn State's main gate at the intersection of College Ave. Today, an iron gate and sidewalks replace the original street. This photo of the main gates and Allen Street running through the University Park campus was taken circa. 1924.