National Register of Historic Places
University Hall, Brown University
University Hall, Brown University is a historic place in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000003.
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University Hall, Brown University
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About this place
What is University Hall, Brown University?
University Hall, Brown University is the first and oldest building on the campus of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Built in 1770, the building is one of only seven extant college buildings built in the US prior to the American Revolution. According to architectural historian Bryant F. Tolles Jr., the structure is "one of the genuine icons of early American collegiate architecture."
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Listing details
- Name
- University Hall, Brown University
- City
- Providence
- County
- Providence County
- State
- Rhode Island
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000003
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 41.82619, -71.40380
When was University Hall, Brown University listed on the National Register?
University Hall, Brown University was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is University Hall, Brown University located?
University Hall, Brown University is located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island at approximately 41.82619, -71.40380. See the map above.
Is University Hall, Brown University a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. University Hall, Brown University is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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