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- Recorded location
- Davidson College Campus, Davidson
- Official information
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| Recorded address | Davidson College Campus, Davidson |
|---|---|
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| National Register | ref 72000975, listed 1972-04-13 |
| Research depth | dossier, independently sourced |
What we established, and from where
Philanthropic Hall was dedicated on 16 February 1850, with an address by the Reverend W. W. Pharr.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-18
A crystal chandelier in the hall was made in France and exhibited in the New York Crystal Palace in 1853.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-18
The primary source
The National Register nomination is the fullest account of this property that exists, written by a researcher and reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Office. The nomination (National Park Service).
Browse from here
all 10 Greek Revival buildings · all 28 listed places in Davidson
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