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Architect:

Leung, Hemmler, and Camayd. Sordoni Contractor.

Donors:

Information Not Available

Purpose:

English Department offices and classrooms, Performing arts theater.

Beginning Construction Date:

Spring 1992

Ending Construction Date:

1993

Opening Date/Dedication:

September 17, 1993

Major Renovations:

Information Not Available

Notes:

The building is named after Joseph McDade, who was a U.S. Congressman. The McDade Building is 32,000 sq. ft. It has 2 levels, 330 seats, two theaters, classrooms, offices, labs and meeting space. It houses the Royal Theater designed by Roger Morgan of New York City.

Bibliography:

"Works in Progress." Scranton Record. Feb. 1993, p.1

"University in Progress," Scranton Record. Sept. 1993, p. 1

"A New Theater; An Old tradition And A Continuing Challenge." Scranton Record. Oct. 1994. p. 3

"McDade Center Dedicated." Aquinas, 23 Sept. 1993, pp. 1, 3

"Arts Center Blueprints Unveiled. " Aquinas, 26 Sept. 1991, pp. 1, 2.