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National Register of Historic Places

Davidson Hall

Also known as Northwestern Military and Naval Academy

On the National Register since 198739 years
Listed 1987Linn

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

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About Davidson Hall

Davidson Hall, at 550 S. Shore Dr., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 2, 1987. The Register lists it for its military and architecture, at the national level. The listing covers 2.5 acres.

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 48 MB · National Archives↗
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550 S. Shore Dr., Linn

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

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1 more Register listing within 2 miles

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

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Questions about Davidson Hall

Is Davidson Hall on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jul 2, 1987 (Register number 87000443).

Is Davidson Hall a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Wisconsin has 43 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Davidson 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 Davidson Hall?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 48 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 106782690. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.