The entrance arch on Lake Street is the main entrance to
Misericordia University, and it was built between 1930 and 1933.
The prominent structure that welcomes members of the
Misericordia community to campus was chosen to be part of the
University's logo in 2007. The entrance arch is adorned by two
cupolas, each symbolically unique. From Lake Street, the cupola
on the left, taller and more elaborate, represents the
infallibility of God, and the cupola on the right, smaller and
less ornate, represents the fallibility of humankind. The design
of the entrance arch has remained virtually unchanged since its
construction. Early artist rendition of arch This is one of the
first artist renditions of the arch, drawn in 1931. Before the
entrance arch was built, the original entrance to campus was
farther up Lake Street between the current townhouses and North
Gate entrance. The brickwork designating the original entrance
is still visible from Lake Street. Entrance arch in 1933 Early
photographs suggest the entrance ar