Nittany Lion Inn

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The Nittany Lion Inn opened under the management of the Treadway Corporation in 1931, and became a self-supporting arm of the Pennsylvania State College (now University) in 1948. In 1952, a renovation project added 75 rooms and in 1957 the Inn doubled in size with a new wing and coffee shop. The Inn was totally refurbished in 1970 and the guest rooms were redecorated in 1977. In 1991, another renovation took place including the addition of a new wing with 80 guest rooms.

From the description of Nittany Lion Inn records, circa 1930-circa 1970. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 600043110

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Role Title Holding Repository
creatorOf Nittany Lion Inn. Fiftieth anniversary party guest book, 1981 May 5. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
creatorOf Nittany Lion Inn. Nittany Lion Inn dinner menu, 1953. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
creatorOf Nittany Lion Inn. Nittany Lion Inn records, circa 1930-circa 1970. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
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associatedWith Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Pennsylvania--University Park
Pennsylvania--University Park
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Hotels
Restaurants
Restaurants
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Active 1930

Active 1970

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