Old Main (Bethany College)
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| Old Main, Bethany College | |
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| (U.S. National Historic Landmark) | |
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| Location: | Bethany, West Virginia |
| Coordinates: | Coordinates: |
| Built/Founded: | 1858 |
| Architect: | Walter & Wilson; James Keys Wilson |
| Architectural style(s): | Gothic, Other, Gothic Revival |
| Designated as NHL: | June 21, 1990[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | August 25, 1970[2] |
| NRHP Reference#: | 70000652 |
| Governing body: | Private |
Old Main, Bethany College is a historic building on the Bethany College campus.
John F. Kennedy spoke at its Commencement Hall in 1960 during his presidential primary campaign that successfully won West Virginia.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1990.[1][3]
The landmarked area includes the building and the landscaped slope leading up to it.
It is located on West Virginia Route 67 in Bethany, West Virginia.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Old Main, Bethany College. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2007-10-14.
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
- ^ James H. Charleton (February 1, 1990), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: PDF (923 KiB), National Park Service and Accompanying 5 photos, exterior and interior, from 1970, 1988, and 1989.PDF (618 KiB)
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