The Architectural History of Slippery Rock University was completed in conjunction with the inauguration of President G. Warren Smith as the 14th President of Slippery Rock University during winter commencement ceremonies on December 19, 1998. In 1999, a pictorial portion of this display was permanently installed in the lobby of Old Main.

The Inaugural Steering Committee thanks the following for their help in acquiring information for this booklet and exhibit:
Dr. Kurt Pitluga, Ms. Jan Larish, Ms. Sally Lennox, Ms. Shirley Jones,
Dr. Robert Watson, and Ms. Jacquelyn Muller
also
The Office of the President
The Alumni Association
Communication Services
Public Relations
University Archives

Information for this project was acquired from the following sources: Board of Trustee Minutes, News Releases, GreenSheet, college catalogs, and ‘‘The Legend Behind The Name’’ by Robert J. Watson, Ph.D.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is one of 14 state-owned universities in the State System of Higher Education.

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