For more information, please see Loyola Hall in our digital collections.

Architect:

Bellante and Clauss

Donors:

Scranton Elks and N.B. Epstein donated land

Purpose:

Higher Education Facilities Act Grant

Beginning Construction Date:

June 1955

Ending Construction Date:

1956

Opening Date/Dedication:

Dedication Saturday, December 8, 1956

Major Renovations:

June 1986

Notes:

Loyola was the first part of a major campus expansion during the late 1950s. The building was expanded in June 1986. The total cost of the renovation was funded by a project including the new Jesuit Residence and Recreation Facility (totaling $4.7 million).

Bibliography:

"Plans Set for Future Campus Renovations." Aquinas, 20 Sept. 1985, p. 3

"Scranton's Campus Dream Seen Coming True." Aquinas, 13 Jan. 1955, p. 4

"Science Building Opens in Month; Loyola Hall to House Five Departments." Aquinas, 28 Sept. 1956, p. 3

"Science Building 6 Weeks Behind; Hope to Complete by September." Aquinas, 16 Feb. 1956, p. 1

"Science Building Construction Aiming for September Finish." Aquinas, 9 May 1956, p. 2

"Dedication Ceremonies Mark Opening of Impressive New Science Building." Aquinas, 13 Dec. 1956, p. 2

"Science Facilities of School Centralized by Loyola Hall." Aquinas, 13 Dec. 1956, p. 4

"The Building of a University." Aquinas, 17 April 1972, p. 16.