University Hall (Brown University)

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University Hall, Brown University
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
Front View
Location:	Providence, Rhode Island
Coordinates:	41°49′34″N 71°24′14″W / 41.82611, -71.40389Coordinates: 41°49′34″N 71°24′14″W / 41.82611, -71.40389
Built/Founded:	1770
Architect:	Unknown
Architectural style(s):	Renaissance
Added to NRHP:	1966
NRHP Reference#:	66000003 [1]
Governing body:	Private

The University Hall at Brown University is the oldest building on campus. Built in 1770, it was originally known as the College Edifice. ^[2]. The building has been used for many different aspects of the University of the years. It currently houses the president's office on the first floor, facing the middle campus in space first occupied by the Commons, along with other administrative offices.

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First Known Engraving (1795)

A winter view (1997)

Stephen Hopkins with University Hall in the background.

[edit] References

1. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2006-03-15).
2. ^ From Martha Mitchell’s Encyclopedia Brunoniana: University Hall

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