Architect:

Russell Sturgis

Donors:

Donated by Worthington Scranton

Purpose:

Offices

Beginning Construction Date:

1867

Ending Construction Date:

1871

Opening Date/Dedication:

Acquired in 1941

Major Renovations:

Multiple

Notes:

Russell Sturgis was commissioned by Joseph H. Scranton to design this three story building. (The house was owned by the following in this order: Joseph, William, Katherine, and Worthington - the last person did not actually live in the house). This building was constructed from 1867 to 1871 in French Second Empire Style for $150,000. First the building was used as a residence for those Jesuits working at the University of Scranton. Presently the Estate houses the University's Admissions Office.

Bibliography:

"Jesuit Residence Shelters History." Aquinas, 6 March 1985, p. CT 1

"Scranton Estate: A Look at History and Beauty." Aquinas, 9 Oct. 1979, pp. 13-14

"The Estate: Problems in Elegance." Aquinas, 30 Sept. 1971, p. 7

"History of Scranton Residence Throughly Investigated by Aquinas." Aquinas, 17 Oct. 1958, pp. 6, 9

"Scranton's Campus Dream Seen Coming True." Aquinas, 13 January 1965, p. 4

"Inside the Jesuit Estate." Aquinas, 24 February 1972, pp. 13-17