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National Register of Historic Places

Swanger Hall

Albion’s first place on the National RegisterListed Sep 20, 1978; only 157 of Idaho’s 1,061 listings are older
VernacularListed 1978Albion
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Swanger Hall

Swanger Hall, at Albion State Normal School campus, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 20, 1978: the first place in Albion to be listed. Only 157 of Idaho’s 1,061 listings are older. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Vernacular, as it does for 51 other Idaho listings.

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 99 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes

Albion State Normal School campus, Albion · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Swanger HallStart here
  2. 2Albion Normal School CampusQueen Anne · next door
  3. 3Albion Methodist ChurchBuilt 1888 · 0.3 mi on

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Questions about Swanger Hall

Is Swanger Hall on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Sep 20, 1978 (Register number 78001058).

Is Swanger Hall a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Idaho has 11 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is City of Rocks, 23.4 miles away.

Can you visit Swanger Hall?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Swanger Hall?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 99 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 84249631. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.