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Johnson Hall
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★ National Historic Landmark

Johnson Hall

Johnstown’s first place on the National RegisterListed Oct 15, 1966; only 0 of New York’s 6,529 listings are older
Listed 1966Johnstown
About

About the district

Johnson Hall, at Hall St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 15, 1966: the first place in Johnstown to be listed. It was named a National Historic Landmark on Oct 9, 1960, one of 273 in New York. Only 0 of New York’s 6,529 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce, historic - non-aboriginal, exploration/settlement and architecture, at the national level. The district takes in 2 historic buildings. The listing covers 22 acres.

What it isU.S. National Historic Landmark in Johnstown, New York. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 315 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1763 to today

  1. 1763Built, designed by Peter Harrison
  2. 1960Named a National Historic Landmark
  3. 1966Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  4. 2026On the Register for 60 years
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Finding Johnson Hall

Hall St., Johnstown

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

5 more Register listings within a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Other National Historic Landmarks nearby

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Memories of Johnson Hall

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Questions about Johnson Hall

Is Johnson Hall on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Oct 15, 1966 (Register number 66000520).

Is Johnson Hall a National Historic Landmark?

Yes, since Oct 9, 1960. New York has 273 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Johnson Hall?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Where can I read the history of Johnson Hall?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 315 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 75315760 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.