Old West, Dickinson College
Old West, Dickinson College, Federal period academic building in Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Old West features a symmetrical limestone facade with large windows arranged across three floors and topped by a bell tower at its center.
Benjamin Latrobe designed this structure in 1803 after the original college building burned, receiving support from Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Memorial Hall within Old West functions as a gathering space for academic ceremonies, distinguished speakers, and weekly religious services.
The building contains administrative offices, including the president's office, and multiple classrooms spread across its three levels.
Future President James Buchanan studied in Old West during 1809, marking the beginning of this structure's connection to American leadership education.
Location: Pennsylvania
GPS coordinates: 40.20290,-77.19510
Latest update: March 9, 2025 03:32
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