National Register of Historic Places

Miller Hall

Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania
Listed
April 13, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78002405

About this property

Miller Hall is an historic building that is located on the campus of Waynesburg University in Waynesburg in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States. Part of the Waynesburg Historic District, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Located directly to the west of Hanna Hall, this structure was built between 1879 and 1899, and is a three-story, brick and sandstone building that was designed in the Second Empire style. It has a mansard roof and measures 158 feet long and 54 feet wide, with a cross-section that is 86 feet long and 50 feet wide. It was named for Alfred Brashear Miller, the president of Waynesburg College from 1859 to 1899. This building has housed administrative offices, classrooms, a laboratory, library, chapel, the Alumni Hall, and the "Martin Room."

Location

51 W. College St.
Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania
39.89941, -80.18786

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Hanna Hall
Industrial
0.1 mi
Waynesburg Historic District
Listed
0.1 mi
Bridge in Franklin Township
Industrial
0.6 mi
Heasley, Charles Grant, House
Industrial
0.7 mi
Kent, Thomas, Jr., Farm
Industrial
1.8 mi

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When was Miller Hall listed on the National Register?

Miller Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 13, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Miller Hall?

Miller Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Miller Hall?

The period of significance for Miller Hall is recorded as the industrial era.

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