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Atherton Street today marks the western border of the Highlands and intersects with many other well-known Highlands streets. The prominence of Atherton Street, then, is a fitting testament to President Atherton’s extraordinary contributions in restoring and advancing a then-struggling Penn State 11 .
By 1861, the Highlands, specifically, belonged to Professor William Griffith Waring and William Foster. Most of what Foster owned is now part of the Holmes-Foster district, on the western side of Atherton Street, but some of his land, and a majority of Waring’s, form the Highlands today. The place was, by no means, a town yet; in the 1850s ...
The Highlands encompasses land and historic buildings associated with the residential history of State College from its incorporation in 1896 to 1941 and the beginning of World War II. It is immediately adjacent, to the South and East, of the University and downtown area. An area called Highland Park was developed in 1909. A decade later John ...
The Highlands Historic Neigh-borhood brochure has been developed by the Historic Resources Commission, Borough of State College. For additional copies or information about the walking tours, contact: State College Borough Planning Office 118 South Fraser Street State College, PA 16801 Phone: (814) 234-7109. TEXT.
Atherton grew up at 144 Warren Avenue in the Highlands area of Roxbury, Massachusetts. Although Roxbury was incorporated as a city in 1846, by the time Atherton was born, it had been annexed as part of Boston in 1868 and became known as the Boston Highlands. He was independent in politics. [27]
Sep 20, 2017 · The latest "Hearts in the Highlands" article recalls the life of long-time Highlands resident Helen Atherton Govier, daughter of George Atherton....
The Pennsylvania Highlands is a 13-county, 1.4 million acre region that includes the populations of the Lehigh Valley, Reading, and Pottstown, and is in close proximity to the populations of the cities of Philadelphia and Harrisburg.The Highlands Region’s location makes it economically and aesthetically valuable. Sparking streams, quality ...
