McDade Center

Architect:

Leung Hemmler and Camyad. Sordoni Contractor.

Donors:

Information Not Available

Purpose:

English Department offices and classrooms, Performing arts theater.

Beginning Construction Date:

Spring 1992

Ending Construction Date:

1993

Opening Date/Dedication:

September 17,1993

Major Renovations:

Information Not Available

Notes:

The building is named after Joseph McDade who was a U.S. Congressman. The McDade Building is 32,000 sq. ft. It has 2 levels, 330 seats, two theaters, classrooms, offices, labs and meeting space. It houses the Royal theater designed by Roger Moran of New York City.

Bibliography:

"Works in Progress." Scranton Record. Feb. 1993, p.1; "University in Progress," Scranton Record. Sept. 1993,p. 1; "A New Theater; An Old tradition And A Continuing Challenge." Scranton Record.Oct. 1994 .p.3; "McDade Center Dedicated." Aquinas. 23 Sept. 1993, p.1,3;"Arts Center Blueprints Unveiled. "Aquinas. 26 Sept. 1991, p. 1,2.