Gannon University - Lance Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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WEHRLE HALL Wehrle Hall. Gannon's first men's dormitory, will be com- pleted by August of this year. The new construction, a new con- cept in architecture , will com- fortably house nearly 300 men. Archbishop John Mark Gannon is shown at left as he broke ground for the new dormitory. 1 ! A ar VtM2.Lt UALL— . Of uv cau, so c«i ( wr, 1 yC .t.umn ■i tUMAA ■..■ «-..-. Located on the corner of Sixth and Sassafras Sts.. Wehrle Hall is L shaped and constructed of aluminum and brick. Glass and colored building materials are being used to emphasize its modern appearance.

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THE CAMPUS Growing at a tremendous rate since its conception in 1944. the physical expansion of the Gannon College plant has now reached 15 buildings, a few of which are pictured on this page. The original building of the school was Old Main, a beautiful mansion constructed with the finest woods and materials, many of them imported from Europe. The Library was the first construction project in the colleges history. This modern and striking edifice is connected to Old Main. Gannon Auditorium, completed in 1949. fulfilled a long time need of the college and community for a fully equipped auditorium large enough to accomodate important functions. The Auditorium also serves as the basketball court for the Gannon cagers. Opened in 1953. the Engineering Building is one of the most modern constructions of comparable size in the area. Its striking facade faces West 7th Street. The building is completely furnished and equipped with the latest in fixtures and furniture. The Mechanical Engineering Laboratory, referred to as the Annex , contains classroom and laboratories. It is directly across the street from the Engineering Building. Formerly a part of the splendid layout of the Old Main man- sion, the Downey Hall of Science now serves as biology and chem- istry laboratories. The ROTC Building, located on the corner of Sixth and Sas- safras Sts.. houses the installations equipment and personnel. There are also housing facilities for the faculty. Suttelle Hall and Faculty Residence, both within minutes walking distance from the center of campus. The expansion of the college is a continual process, with en- tirely new constructions or the purchase of suitable property being conducted every year. For the latest developments in the expansion of Gannon College, see the following two pages for the New Look on the campus sky- line. A| A I til

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STUDENT CENTER The Student Union Center, situated on the corner of Sixth and Walnut Streets, was formally opened to the Student body in March. Formerly a private residence, the Student Union Center can accomodate all the organizational meetings and activities which are held on campus. The interior of the impressive looking building is richly de- corated with hand carved woods and tapestries. It has been re- furnished with comfortable lounge furniture for greater comfort and practicability. There is seldom a night during the week that the lights are not burning brightly in all rooms. Officials estimate that several hundred students per week take advantage of the Student Center. The pictures at right illustrate the impressive interior and furnishings of Gannon's latest addition.