The Pennsylvania State College's Hazleton Undergraduate Center was established in 1934 in various locations in Hazleton. A permanent home came in December 1948 when the college purchased 26 hilltop acres in Sugarloaf Township. Known as "Highacres," the estate was built in 1924 by local entrepreneur Alvan Markle, Jr. Its owner, Luzerne County bus company executive Eckley B. Markle, donated a portion of the property, and the Hazleton Center's advisory board purchased the remainder. Classes began at the new location in September 1949. Markle's fieldstone mansion quickly became the administration building and, at various times during its life, has housed offices, classrooms, library, health services, a kitchen and a dining room.
From the description of Penn State Hazleton records, 1934-1992. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 589169032
