Biddle Memorial Hall facts for kids
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Biddle Memorial Hall, Johnson C. Smith University
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| Location | Beatties Ford Rd. and W. Trade St., Charlotte, North Carolina |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1883 |
| Architectural style | Romanesque |
| NRHP reference No. | 75001281 |
| Added to NRHP | October 14, 1975 |
Biddle Memorial Hall is a historic building located on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1883, and is a 3 1/2-story, five bay Romanesque style brick and stone building on a raised basement. It features an elaborate clock tower with a pyramidal slate roof and baritizans at each corner. It was built as the main building for the school established in 1867 by the Presbyterian church for the education of African-American students. It was named in 1923 to honor Mary D. Biddle who donated $1,400 to the school.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
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