Irving Female College
Irving Female College, Educational complex from 1856 in Mechanicsburg, US
The Irving Female College consists of two Renaissance Revival buildings, Irving Hall and Columbian Hall, featuring classical brick architecture and ornate wood trim details.
Founded in 1856 by Solomon P. Gorgas, this institution became the first college in Pennsylvania to grant women degrees in arts and sciences.
The college curriculum included traditional liberal arts, music courses, and preparatory classes, supporting women's education in a period of limited academic opportunities.
The buildings now function as residential apartments, maintaining their structural elements while providing modern living spaces in the heart of Mechanicsburg.
Regular alumnae reunions continued into the 1990s, with graduates donating their collection of college memorabilia to the Joseph T. Simpson Public Library.
Location: Mechanicsburg
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.21417,-76.99972
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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