Weiss Hall Explained

Weiss Hall
Location:98 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Coordinates:41.2464°N -75.8867°W
Built:c. 1895
Architecture:Greek Revival, Queen Anne, Romanesque
Added:November 27, 1972
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:72001134

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.[1]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania. CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Searchable database. Note: This includes Web site: [{{NRHP-PA|H000730_01H.pdf}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Weiss Hall]. 2012-03-15. Pennsylvania Register of Historic Sites and Landmarks. PDF. August 1971.