About this property
Pennsylvania Hall (Penn Hall, Old Dorm) is the Gettysburg College central administrative building and the college's oldest building. Designed in 1835 by John Cresson Trautwine, it was built in 1838 as a "temple-style edifice with four columns in the portico". During the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, Pennsylvania Hall was used as a hospital for wounded troops of the Union and Confederate Armies. The building is also used for the convocation and commencement traditions of entering and departing the college via building.
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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 72001087. It was listed on March 16, 1972.
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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 Pennsylvania Hall, Gettysburg College listed on the National Register?
Pennsylvania Hall, Gettysburg College was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Pennsylvania Hall, Gettysburg College?
Pennsylvania Hall, Gettysburg College is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Pennsylvania Hall, Gettysburg College?
The period of significance for Pennsylvania Hall, Gettysburg College is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1835.
Can I research the history near Pennsylvania Hall, Gettysburg College?
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