About this property
Anderson Hall, built in 1870, is the oldest building on the campus of Maryville College, Maryville, Tennessee, named for college founder Isaac L. Anderson. Anderson Hall is a brick building designed in the Second Empire style by architect Benjamin Fahnestock. Funds for its construction were contributed by the Freedmen's Bureau, Pittsburgh businessman William Thaw, and John C. Baldwin of New York.
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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 75001732. It was listed on February 20, 1975.
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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 Anderson Hall (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?
Anderson Hall (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 20, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Anderson Hall (Additional Documentation)?
Anderson Hall (Additional Documentation) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Anderson Hall (Additional Documentation)?
The period of significance for Anderson Hall (Additional Documentation) is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1870.
Can I research the history near Anderson Hall (Additional Documentation)?
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