Zwemer Hall, Northwestern College

Zwemer Hall, Northwestern College
Location 101 7th St., SW
Orange City, Iowa
Coordinates 42°59′53″N 96°03′30″W / 42.99806°N 96.05833°W / 42.99806; -96.05833Coordinates: 42°59′53″N 96°03′30″W / 42.99806°N 96.05833°W / 42.99806; -96.05833
Area less than one acre
Built 1894
Architect George Pass, Sr.
Architectural style Romanesque Revival
NRHP Reference # 75000698[1]
Added to NRHP May 28, 1975

Zwemer Hall, is a historic building located on the campus of Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, United States. It was built in 1894 to house what was then called the Northwestern Classical Academy.[2] Mankato architect George Pass, Sr. was responsible for designing the Romanesque Revival building. It is named after the Rev. James F. Zwemer, a Reformed Church in America clergyman, professor and college administrator. The 2½-story brick structure is built on a raised limestone basement. The building measures 68 by 72 feet (21 by 22 m) and the tower on the north side rises 90 feet (27 m).[2] While utilized for a variety of academic purposes over the years, it is now used as the college's administration building.[3] Zwemer Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975,[1] and extensively renovated in 1995.

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 Alfred E. Drake. "Zwemer Hall, Northwestern College" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  3. ↑ "Zwemer Hall". Council of Independent Colleges. Retrieved 2016-01-27.


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