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Old Main, Goethean Hall, and Diagnothian Hall

Old Main, Goethean Hall, and Diagnothian Hall

United States historic place

"Old Main," Goethean Hall, and Diagnothian Hall, also known as the Original Buildings of Franklin & Marshall College, are three historic academic buildings that are located on the campus of Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

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They were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.[1]

History and architectural features

"Old Main" was built between 1854 and 1856, and is a three-story, T-shaped building with three-story lateral wings. It features a four-story, square entrance tower with five-story octagonal turrets. The chapel was enlarged in 1874. Goethean Hall and Diagnothian Hall flank "Old Main" and were completed in 1857. They are 2+1⁄2 stories tall, with steeply pitched gable roofs and stepped gables.

The buildings all reflect the Gothic Revival architectural style.[2]

They were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. [2]
    "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes Sarah M. Jarvis and William K. Watson (April 1975). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Old Main, Goethean Hall, and Diagnothian Hall" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-02-25.
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