About this property
Connecticut Hall (formerly South Middle College ) is a Georgian building on the Old Campus of Yale University. Completed in 1752, it was originally a student dormitory, a function it retained for 200 years. Part of the first floor became home to the Yale College Dean's Office after 1905, and the full building was converted to departmental offices in the mid-twentieth century. It is currently used by the Department of Philosophy, and its third story contains a room for meetings of the Yale Faculty of Arts & Sciences, the academic faculty of Yale College and the Graduate School. Connecticut Hall is the third-oldest of only seven surviving American colonial-era college buildings, and the second-oldest structure built for Yale College in New Haven.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 66000806. It was listed on October 14, 1966.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Connecticut Hall, Yale University listed on the National Register?
Connecticut Hall, Yale University was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Connecticut Hall, Yale University?
Connecticut Hall, Yale University is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Connecticut Hall, Yale University a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Connecticut Hall, Yale University has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Connecticut Hall, Yale University?
The period of significance for Connecticut Hall, Yale University is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1752.
Can I research the history near Connecticut Hall, Yale University?
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