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Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District

Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District is a historic place in St. Louis (Independent City), St. Louis County, Missouri, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on January 12, 1979, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 79003636.

St. Louis (Independent City), St. Louis County, MissouriListed January 12, 1979NRIS #79003636★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District?

The Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District was the site of the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition and the 1904 Summer Olympics. Many of the exposition buildings were temporary in nature, but a number of permanent structures were built and are used by Washington University, which calls this area the Danforth Campus. The district includes more than fifty structures, of which twenty are in the Collegiate Gothic style.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District
City
St. Louis (Independent City)
County
St. Louis County
State
Missouri
Listed on the National Register
January 12, 1979
NRIS reference number
79003636
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.64887, -90.31085
When was Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District listed on the National Register?

Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 12, 1979.

Where is Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District located?

Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District is located in St. Louis (Independent City), St. Louis County, Missouri at approximately 38.64887, -90.31085. See the map above.

Is Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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