United States / Loretto, PA

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Loretto. Founded 1799 by the prince-priest Demetrius Gallitzin. Here he began in 1800 the first school in the area, a forerunner of Saint Francis College, chartered in 1858. Catholic cultural center. Charles M. Schwab, steel king, had his home here.

2000 block of Manor Rd. (SR 1005) at St. Francis, Loretto, PA, United States

Charles M. Schwab. The steel king, of whom Carnegie said he "knew more about steel than any man in the world," had his estate here. The grounds and buildings are owned by St. Francis College.

St. Mary St. at Manor Dr. (SR 1001) traffic circle, Loretto, PA, United States