Weiss Hall
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.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
History and architectural features
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.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
References
- ^ "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.
