About this property
McMillan Hall is a building on the campus of Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States. Built in 1793, it is the only surviving building from Washington Academy. It is the eighth-oldest academic building in the United States that is still in use for its original academic purpose and is the oldest surviving college building west of the Allegheny Mountains.
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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 77001199. It was listed on August 15, 1977.
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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 Administration Building, Washington and Jefferson College listed on the National Register?
Administration Building, Washington and Jefferson College was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 15, 1977.
What type of historic resource is Administration Building, Washington and Jefferson College?
Administration Building, Washington and Jefferson College is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Administration Building, Washington and Jefferson College?
The period of significance for Administration Building, Washington and Jefferson College is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1793.
Can I research the history near Administration Building, Washington and Jefferson College?
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