For more information, please see Smurfit Arts Center in our digital collections.

Architect:

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Donors:

Michael W. J. Smurfit

Purpose:

Arts Center and Classrooms

Beginning Construction Date:

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Ending Construction Date:

1897

Opening Date/Dedication:

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Major Renovations:

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Notes:

Named for its benefactor from Ireland, Michael W. J. Smurfit, whose two sons, Anthony and Michael, attended the University. This building was the former John Raymond Memorial Church. The building was purchased for $125,000 in 1987.

Bibliography:

"Put A Steeple On It?" Scranton Record. Jan. 1989, p. 2

"University to Buy Local Church to House Fine Arts Dept." Aquinas, 14 Jan. 1987, p. 2.