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Weiss Hall 
Summary
Weiss Hall, also known as the Judge Edmund Taylor House, is an historic, American dormitory that is located on the campus of Wilkes University at Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Weiss Hall | |
 Weiss Hall, October 2011 | |
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| Location | 98 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 41°14′47″N 75°53′12″W / 41.24639°N 75.88667°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | c. 1895 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Queen Anne, Romanesque |
| NRHP reference No. | 72001134[1] |
| Added to NRHP | November 27, 1972 |
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]
History and architectural features edit
Built circa 1895, this historic structure is a two-and-one-half-story, stone, brick, and shingled building that was designed in the Queen Anne style. It features a tower, a recessed third floor balcony, steep gables, a large side porch, and stained glass windows. It was built as a residence and later acquired by Wilkes College and used as a residence hall.[2]
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes Pennsylvania Register of Historic Sites and Landmarks (August 1971). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Weiss Hall" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-03-15.