National Register of Historic Places

Bethesda Naval Hospital Tower

Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland
Listed
March 8, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77000700

Location

8901 Wisconsin Ave.
Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland
39.00186, -77.09437

Significance

Bethesda Naval Hospital Tower is a building in Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 8, 1977, under reference number 77000700. It is recognized for its significance in Military, Education and Science.

Categories

MILITARYEDUCATIONSCIENCEARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Bethesda Naval Hospital Tower listed on the National Register?

Bethesda Naval Hospital Tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 8, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Bethesda Naval Hospital Tower?

Bethesda Naval Hospital Tower is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Bethesda Naval Hospital Tower?

The period of significance for Bethesda Naval Hospital Tower is recorded as the industrial era.

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