... Lovely sculpture of a boldly and powerful contoured limestone mountain lion poised to pounce from its sandstone base... this popular Nittany Lion Shrine is located on the University Park campus of the prestigious Pennsylvania State University... it is recognized as one of the most photographed landmarks in the entire state... this beloved touchpoint not only symbolizes Penn State’s spirit, but also stands as a picturesque attraction that draws visitors from near and far... hundreds of thousands of students in caps and gowns at graduation, couples in wedding garb, and folks in family groups visiting the campus have posed for pictures on and around the Lion... Thanks a lot Sam for visiting my blog and sending me this great postcard from your university with nice selection of stamps!【ツ】
The Nittany Lion Shrine at Pennsylvania State University was dedicated on October 24, 1942 during homecoming. Heinz Warneke and stonecutter Joseph Garatti created it from a 13-ton block of Indiana Limestone. The shrine is a gift of the class of 1940 and rests in a natural setting of trees near the Recreation Building.
The Nittany Lion as Penn State's mascot originated with Harrison D. Joe Mason in 1904. While attending a baseball game against Princeton, Mason and team members were shown a statue of Princeton's Bengal tiger as an indication of the merciless treatment they would encounter on the field. Since Penn State did not have a mascot, Mason replied with an instant fabrication of the Nittany Lion, fiercest beast of them all, that would overcome even the tiger.
Penn State is a Pennsylvania-based, top-ranked public university that educates students worldwide. Outside the classroom, students have opportunities to round out their education through entrepreneurship, philanthropy, research, internships, and more.
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Prominent Americans - Albert Gallatin
(Issued 30-01-1967)
Save Manatees
(Issued 27-03-2024)
The 50th Anniversary of Dungeons and Dragons
(01-09-2024)
American Dance - Ballet
(Issued 26-04-1978)
Anti-Pollution
(28-10-1970)
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