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Biddle Memorial Hall

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Biddle Memorial Hall, Charlotte
Biddle Memorial Hall, Charlotte

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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Biddle Memorial Hall
West Trade Street, Charlotte Biddleville

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28281 Charlotte, Biddleville
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