Weinberg Memorial Library

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Architect:
Leung Hemmler Camayd, PC.
Donors:
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg
Purpose:
Library, Media Resource Center, University Archives.
Beginning Construction Date:
July 1990
Ending Construction Date:
January 1992
Opening Date/Dedication:
Sept. 25, 1992
Major Renovations:
Information Not Available
Notes:
Replaced the 1959 Alumni Memorial Library. The building has five stories and more than 70,000 square feet. The building seats 700 users and offers conference and study areas.
Bibliography:
"Committee Planning New Library." Scranton Record. Nov. 1988, p. 2
"Library Plans Progressing on Schedule." Scranton Record. Nov. 1989, p. 1
"University Receives $6 Million Gift." Scranton Record, Dec. 1989, p. 1
"University Names Library After Benefactors." Scranton Record, Feb. 1992, p. 4
"Trustees Approve Library Plans." Scranton Record. Sept.1989, p.1
"University Unveils Library Plans." Scranton Record. April 1990, p.1
"Corporations and Foundations support 'Gateway to the Future' Library Campaign." Scranton Record. Oct. 1990, p. 1
"Library Plans Underway." Aquinas, 15 Nov. 1989, p. 3
"Weinberg Donates $6 Million to University." Aquinas, 6 Dec. 1989, p. 1
"Library Plans Detailed." Aquinas, 5 Mar 1992, p. 1"Campus Construction Continues." Aquinas, 26 Sept. 1991, p. 3
Special Dedication Issue, Scranton Record, Sept. 1992.



