National Register of Historic Places

Zwemer Hall, Northwestern College

Orange, Sioux County, Iowa
Listed
May 27, 1975
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75000698

About this property

Zwemer Hall, is a historic building located on the campus of Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, United States. It was built in 1894 to house what was then called the Northwestern Classical Academy. Mankato architect George Pass Sr. was responsible for designing the Romanesque Revival building. It is named after the Rev. James F. Zwemer, a Reformed Church in America clergyman, professor and college administrator. The 2½-story brick structure is built on a raised limestone basement. The building measures 68 by 72 feet (21 by 22 m) and the tower on the north side rises 90 feet (27 m). While utilized for a variety of academic purposes over the years, it is now used as the college's administration building. Zwemer Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, and extensively renovated in 1995.

Location

101 7th St., SW
Orange, Sioux County, Iowa
42.99953, -96.05816

Categories

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Sources

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When was Zwemer Hall, Northwestern College listed on the National Register?

Zwemer Hall, Northwestern College was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Zwemer Hall, Northwestern College?

Zwemer Hall, Northwestern College is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Zwemer Hall, Northwestern College is recorded as the industrial era.

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