Westervelt Hall
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About Westervelt Hall
Westervelt Hall, at 39 S. Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 3, 1974. It was among the first 2 of Oberlin’s 11 listings. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Gothic, as it does for 55 other Ohio listings. The listing covers 1 acre. Five more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric building in Oberlin, Ohio, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 26 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
39 S. Main St., Oberlin · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Westervelt Hall
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Westervelt Hall
Is Westervelt Hall on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 3, 1974 (Register number 74001555).
Is Westervelt Hall a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Ohio has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Wilson Bruce Evans House, 0.1 miles away.
Can you visit Westervelt 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 Westervelt Hall?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 26 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 71989831 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.