Old West, Dickinson College - Carlisle, PA
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Ernmark
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Historic building on the grounds of Dickinson College which was built in 1804.
Waymark Code: WM3BP6
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 03/10/2008
Views: 51
Thhe original building dated back to 1783, but was destroyed by fire in 1803. The new building was designed by the architect of the U.S. Catpitol - Benjamin Latrobe, and completed in 1804. Local limestone was used to build the structure, which became a common theme throughout the campus.
The structure was used briefly as an emergency hospital for wounded Confederate & Union soldiers following the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863.
Old West was added to the list of National Historic Landmarks in 1963, and currently houses classrooms as well as administrative offices.
Street address:
Dickinson College Campus
200 Block W. High Street
Carlisle, PA United States
17013
County / Borough / Parish: Cumberland
Year listed: 1966
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1800-1824
Historic function: Education
Current function: Education
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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