the penn state tradition since 1926

 
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1855

First opened as Jack's Road House restaurant, a stage stop to accommodate travelers to the newly opened Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania.

 
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1885

State College's first telephone and first telegraph are installed in Hotel State College

 
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1926

Hotel comes under new ownership and restaurant is renamed The Corner Room.

 

Over the years…

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the Corner Room becomes a landmark for locals, students and visitors alike to enjoy a cup of coffee or a meal with friends.