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Rosenwald Hall
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National Register of Historic Places

Rosenwald Hall

On the National Register since 198442 years
Listed 1984Lima

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Rosenwald Hall

Rosenwald Hall, at College St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 28, 1984. The Register lists it for its black history and education, at the local level. It was listed as part of Educational Resources of All-Black Towns in Oklahoma TR.

What it isHistoric school building in Lima, Oklahoma, USA. 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 · 108 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1921 to today

  1. 1921Built
  2. 1984Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 42 years
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College St., Lima

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Questions about Rosenwald Hall

Is Rosenwald Hall on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Sep 28, 1984 (Register number 84003427).

Is Rosenwald Hall a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Oklahoma has 18 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Boley Historic District, 23.1 miles away.

Can you visit Rosenwald 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 Rosenwald Hall?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 108 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 86510482 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.