Old Main
Also known as Crozer Theological Seminary; Crozer Normal School
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Old Main
Old Main, at 21st St. and Upland Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 18, 1973. It was among the first 2 of Upland’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its military, architecture, religion and social history, at the national level. The listing covers 1 acre.
What it isPennsylvania seminary (1868-1970). From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 59 MB · National Archives↗1868 to today
- 1868Built
- 1973Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 53 years
Finding Old Main
21st St. and Upland Ave., Upland
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
10 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Old Main
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Old Main
Is Old Main on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 18, 1973 (Register number 73001626).
Is Old Main a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Pennsylvania has 169 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is The Printzhof, 3.6 miles away.
Can you visit Old Main?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Old Main?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 59 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 71998436 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.