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Catlin Hall

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Catlin Hall, also known as George Catlin Hall and Reynolds House, is a historic dormitory located on the campus of Wilkes University at Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1843, and is a 2 1/2-story, rectangular brick building in the Greek Revival style. It has a two-story rear wing. It was built as the Reynolds family residence and used as such into the 1950s, after which it was sold to Wilkes College in 1957. It was used as the women's residence hall and named for Wilkes-Barre native, painter George Catlin.[2]

Location92 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Coordinates41°14′47″N 75°53′12″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1843
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Catlin Hall is located in Pennsylvania
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Catlin Hall is located in the United States
Catlin Hall
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Location92 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Coordinates41°14′47″N 75°53′12″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1843
ArchitectElizah Reynolds
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No.72001132[1]
Added to NRHPMarch 16, 1972
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It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]

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