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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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Asa Packer, a prominent 19th-century industrialist and philanthropist, founded Lehigh University in 1865 to provide education in engineering and the sciences. Source
The Asa Packer Campus is renowned for its Gothic Revival architecture, with many buildings featuring intricate stonework and stained glass windows. Source
The Linderman Library, built in 1878, houses rare books and manuscripts, including a first edition of Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species.' Source
Opened in 1997, the Zoellner Arts Center hosts a variety of performances and exhibitions, serving as a cultural hub for both the university and the local community. Source
Many of the university's early engineering graduates went on to work for Bethlehem Steel, one of the largest steel producers in the world during the 20th century. Source
The Lehigh University Art Galleries, established in 1926, feature a diverse collection of over 14,000 works, including pieces by renowned artists like Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso. Source
