This summer, Shannon Construction proudly contributed to the preservation of a historic landmark through the North Portico Restoration of Building E at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, MD.

Originally part of St. Joseph’s College, founded in 1809 by Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the site now serves as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) training campus, where first responders from across the nation prepare for emergencies.

Founded in 1917 and opened to the public in 1918, the Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale is one of 19 Carnegie-funded libraries built in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. For more than a century, it has served as a trusted community resource and today operates as a department of the Woodland Hills School District.

Shannon Construction, serving as Construction Management Agent (CMA), is leading a two-phase historic renovation to preserve the library’s legacy and prepare it for its next century of service.