Original Campus and Community
The former main building on the Palmer campus, located at 6 E Lancaster Ave in Wynnewood, PA was once a resort hotel. The first floor of the building was renovated to accommodate staff offices and classrooms. The three upper floors serve as apartments or dorms for students and for some members of the Seminary's faculty and staff. Palmer's Laws Memorial Chapel building was constructed in the early 1950s with money donated by the late Marguerite Treat Doane. In addition to a sanctuary, the chapel features classrooms and faculty offices.
While the majority of students commute to and from Palmer, some students reside on the campus.
In 2008, the countries represented by students living on campus include Canada, South Korea, India, South Africa, Australia, and China.
In 2012 this campus was sold and all offices were moved to the ABC-USA headquarters in nearby King of Prussia. Palmer intends to move onto land acquired from Valley Forge Military Academy by neighboring Eastern University, its parent institution once new building projects are completed.
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