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Northwestern Military Academy (founded 1888) was a residential high school in Linn, Wisconsin which was founded by Harlan Page Davidson. Originally located in Highland Park, Illinois, the school was relocated to the town of Linn, Wisconsin on the south shore of Geneva Lake near the city of Lake Geneva in 1915 and was renamed Northwestern Military and Naval Academy. During the academy's century of operation at this location , its primary goal was to mold young men, grades 7–12, into outstanding…
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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 87000443. It was listed on July 1, 1987.
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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 Davidson Hall listed on the National Register?
Davidson Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 1, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Davidson Hall?
Davidson Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Davidson Hall?
The period of significance for Davidson Hall is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1888.
Can I research the history near Davidson Hall?
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