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All you need to know about Grey Towers Castle, as well as some history of Arcadia
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What was the Rose Room used as when the Harrison's lived here?
Parlor Room
Nursery
Music Room
Ballroom
2
What year did the castle become a National Historic Landmark?
2001
1929
1973
1985
3
How much did the castle cost to build?
$150,000
$250,000
$500,000
$350,000
4
What year was Arcadia founded (though not as Arcadia University)?
1923
1873
1893
1853
5
What year did the university purchase the Harrison estate and Grey Towers Castle?
1853
1973
1929
1893
6
What year was construction on the castle started?
1893
1983
1853
1793
7
What building was not worked on by Mr. Harrison's main architect?
Murphy Hall
Spruance Hall
Grey Towers Castle
Blankley Hall
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What was the name of the estate that was here before Grey Towers Castle?
Grey Towers Hall
Rosedale Hall
Harrison Hall
Redwood Hall
9
Arcadia's original name was...
Beaver College
Beaver School
none of these, it was always Arcadia
Beaver University
10
What is the name of the castle that Grey Towers is based on?
Windsor Castle
Dover Castle
Warwick Castle
Alnwick Castle
11
What year did Arcadia officially become "Arcadia University?"
1985
2001
1973
1929
12
What office is
not
located in the castle?
Enrollment Management
Financial Aid
Admissions
Presidents
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Which room was built in France, deconstructed, then rebuilt here in Glenside?
Dining Room
Billiards Room (Nostrand Conference)
Rose Room
Mirror Room
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What year did the unviersity return to co-ed (and introduce masters programs)?
1985
1929
1973
2001
