About this property
The Sphinx is a collegiate senior society for male students at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. Founded in 1885, it was the first senior society established at the college. The society is known for the Sphinx Tomb, its Egyptian Revival style building designed by architect William M. Butterfield in 1903. The Sphinx Tomb was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
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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. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 05000173. It was listed on March 17, 2005.
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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 Sphinx Tomb listed on the National Register?
Sphinx Tomb was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 17, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Sphinx Tomb?
Sphinx Tomb is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Sphinx Tomb?
The period of significance for Sphinx Tomb is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Sphinx Tomb?
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