Old Botany – Closely related to Schwab Auditorium’s stories, Old Botany may be haunted by the president’s wife. She is occasionally seen, sitting near a window on the second floor, rocking and knitting. Also, Old Botany is one of the oldest remaining buildings on campus, and there have been many stories of noises and sightings here. It’s not really used these days, except for some offices. It’s mostly a historical site.
Haunted Lineage note: Previously listed as “Pennsylvania State University”. The official name is Pennsylvania State University – Old Botany. The address and listing title were updated to reflect the correct official name and location at 157 Pollock Rd, State College, PA 16801.
Built in 1887-1888, Old Botany is the oldest building on Penn State’s University Park campus whose exterior has not been significantly altered since construction. It originally housed the botany department, including a greenhouse and botanical gardens.
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