NRHP: Gymnasium; Chadron State College

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Gymnasium (Miller Hall); Chadron St College TR

NRHP Reference #: 83001085

NRHP Listing Date: 19830908

Location

10th & Main, Chadron, Dawes County, Nebraska

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Summary

Chadron State College is the state's primary educational institution in western Nebraska. It was established as a state normal school in 1911. The five hsitoric campus buildings include the women's dormitory, Women's Hall, Crites Hall, gymnasium, and library, all erected during the founding years of the college. Their architectural design reflects the popular styles of the time: Prairie, Neo-Classical Revival, and Art Deco.

About the National Register of Historic Places

The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the country’s official list of historically significant properties. To be eligible for the NRHP a property must generally retain their historic appearance, be at least 50 years old, and have the potential to be documented as historically or architecturally significant at either the local, state, or national level. The National Register of Historic Places is a National Park Service program administered by the Nebraska State Historical Society for the state of Nebraska. Visit the Nebraska State Historical Society's website to learn more about the program.