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Philanthropic Hall, Davidson College

Philanthropic Hall, Davidson College: Greek Revival, National Register listed 1972-04-13.

Small brick building with a white pedimented portico carried on four square columns, standing on a mown lawn.
Philanthropic Hall, Davidson College. Dacoslett · Public domain · source
AddressDavidson College campus, Davidson
Architectural styleGreek Revival
National Registerref 72000975, listed 1972-04-13
Research depthdossier, 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).

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