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Tingley Memorial Hall, Claflin College
U.S. Historic district
Contributing property
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Tingley Memorial Hall, Claflin College is located in South Carolina
Tingley Memorial Hall, Claflin College
Location in South Carolina
Tingley Memorial Hall, Claflin College is located in the United States
Tingley Memorial Hall, Claflin College
Location in the United States
Location College Ave., Orangeburg, South Carolina
Built 1908 (1908)
Architect Cooke, William Wilson
MPS Orangeburg MRA
NRHP reference No. 83002205
Added to NRHP August 4, 1983

Tingley Memorial Hall is an important old building. It stands on the campus of Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina. This building was finished in 1908. It is a two-story building made of brick. Its style is called Classical Revival. This means it looks a bit like ancient Greek or Roman buildings.

The roof of Tingley Memorial Hall has sloped sides and pointed ends. On top of the roof, there is a small, eight-sided tower. This tower is called a cupola. Today, Tingley Memorial Hall is still a main building at Claflin University.

What is Tingley Hall?

Tingley Memorial Hall is a historic building. It was built over 100 years ago. It has two floors and is made of strong bricks. The building's design is known as Classical Revival. This style was popular for important buildings. It often includes tall columns and grand entrances.

Building Design Details

The roof of Tingley Hall is special. It has parts that slope down and parts that are pointed. This is known as a hipped and gable roof. The small tower on top, the cupola, adds to its classic look. It helps the building stand out on the campus.

Why is Tingley Hall Important?

Tingley Memorial Hall is very important. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. This is a special list of places in the United States. Being on this list means a building has historical value. It is worth protecting for future generations.

Part of a Historic Area

Tingley Hall is also part of a larger area. This area is called the Claflin College Historic District. A historic district is a group of buildings. These buildings are all old and important together. They tell a story about the past.

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