Lorain County Community College opened its Abbe Road facilities on October 3, 1966, becoming the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. At that time, three buildings had been completed on the 250-acre site: Engineering Technologies, Physical Science, and Mechanical Services. By the end of the Fall 1966 semester, three more buildings opened: College Center, Business, and Physical Education. Lorain County Community College became a cornerstone of the community, contributing to the educational, social, and cultural enrichment of all Lorain County residents.