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Hiawatha Hall

Date: April 1962

Place Name: Haskell Indian Nations University

Short description: Hiawatha Hall at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence in Douglas County. Built in 1898 of native limestone, it is the oldest structure still standing on campus. Founded in 1884 as Haskell Institute, Haskell Indian Nations University (including Hiawatha Hall) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961.

Key Words

19th Century Structure

National Historic Landmark

Cottonwood Limestone Member

Haskell, John G. (architect)

National Register of Historic Places

Historic Building

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