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Albert W. Thompson Hall
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National Register of Historic Places

Albert W. Thompson Hall

Listed as “Thompson, Albert W., Hall” · Also known as Old Administration Building

Pullman’s first place on the National RegisterListed Mar 1, 1973; only 53 of Washington’s 1,603 listings are older
French RevivalListed 1973Pullman
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About Albert W. Thompson Hall

Albert W. Thompson Hall, at Administration Rd. on Washington State University campus, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 1, 1973: the first place in Pullman to be listed. Only 53 of Washington’s 1,603 listings are older. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the national level.

What it isHistoric building in Pullman, Washington, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 25 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

Administration Rd. on Washington State University campus, Pullman · about 0 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Albert W. Thompson HallStart here
  2. 2Stevens HallNeo-Colonial · next door
Around it

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

BUnited Presbyterian ChurchRomanesque Revival0.5 miBNorthern Pacific Railway Depot - PullmanBuilding0.6 miDCollege Hill Historic DistrictLate 19th and 20th Century Revivals0.6 miBU.S. Post Office-PullmanLate 19th and Early 20th Century Revival · Built 19300.7 miBInterstate Telephone Co. - PullmanBuilding0.7 miBWilliam Swain HouseCraftsman0.8 miBPullman High SchoolCollegiate Gothic · Built 18900.8 miBCordova TheaterSpanish Colonial Revival0.8 miStStar Route and Palouse Street Brick RoadStructure0.8 mi

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Is Albert W. Thompson Hall on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Mar 1, 1973 (Register number 73001894).

Is Albert W. Thompson Hall a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Washington has 25 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Albert W. Thompson 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 Albert W. Thompson Hall?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 25 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 75613708 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.