Thompson Hall, Durham

Name: Thompson Hall
Address: Off Main St, University of New Hampshire Campus, Durham, United States

#5 among attractions in Durham

Top attraction, Tower, Romanesque architecture

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Thompson Hall, commonly referred to locally as "T-Hall", is one of the central buildings on the campus of the University of New Hampshire in Durham, New Hampshire, United States. A large brick and stone building, it was designed by Concord architects Dow & Randlett and built in 1892. It was the first building to be built on the Durham campus, and was named for Benjamin Thompson, a farmer who left his entire Durham estate to the state for use as the college campus. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. ()

Architectural style: Romanesque revivalCoordinates: 43°8'9"N, 70°55'57"W

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Off Main St, University of New Hampshire CampusDurham United States

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Thompson Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wildcat Stadium, Jesse Hepler Lilac Arboretum, University of New Hampshire, University of New Hampshire Observatory.

0.4 miNW
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Wildcat Stadium, Durham
10 min walk • Wildcat Stadium is an 11,015-seat open-air multi-purpose stadium in Durham, New Hampshire, on the campus of the University of New Hampshire. It is home to the New Hampshire Wildcats football, lacrosse and track and field varsity teams.
~150 ftS
Botanical garden
Jesse Hepler Lilac Arboretum, Durham
1 min walk • The Jesse Hepler Lilac Arboretum was located on the University of New Hampshire campus in Durham, New Hampshire, USA, at 4 Library Way, from 1940 to 1980. Jesse R.
~420 ftW
Universities and schools
University of New Hampshire, Durham
3 min walk • The University of New Hampshire is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Durham, New Hampshire. It was founded and incorporated in 1866 as a land grant college in Hanover in connection with Dartmouth College, moved to Durham in 1893, and adopted its current name in 1923.
0.9 miNW
Observatories and planetariums
University of New Hampshire Observatory, Durham
24 min walk • University of New Hampshire Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the University of New Hampshire. It is located in Durham, New Hampshire near the old Durham Reservoir. The main telescope is a 0.35 m Schmidt–Cassegrain reflecting telescope donated to the observatory in 1984.
0.4 miE
Church
Saint Thomas More Parish, Durham
10 min walk • Saint Thomas More Parish is located in Durham, New Hampshire, United States. Named after Thomas More of England, the Catholic parish was established in 1949 on the corner of Madbury Road and Cowell Drive, near the heart of the campus of the University of New Hampshire.
0.7 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Smith Chapel, Durham
18 min walk • Smith Chapel is a historic memorial chapel at 45 Mill Pond Road in Durham, New Hampshire, United States. Built in 1900 in the family cemetery of the locally prominent Smith family, it is a prominent local example of Late Gothic Revival architecture.
0.8 miSE
Interesting neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture
Durham Historic District, Durham
20 min walk • The Durham Historic District encompasses a portion of the original historic settlement area of Durham, New Hampshire. It extends along Newmarket Road from its northern junction with Laurel Lane to a three-way junction with Main Street and Dover Road.
~1430 ftN
Hockey, Sport venue, Sport
Whittemore Center, Durham
7 min walk • Whittemore Center Arena, known colloquially as The Whitt, is a multi-purpose arena in Durham, New Hampshire, United States, on the campus of the University of New Hampshire. It was built for $30 million and opened in November 1995. It was dedicated to Frederick B. Whittemore and his family on May 5, 1996.
~1720 ftN
Sport, Sport venue
Hamel Recreation Center, Durham
9 min walk • The Hamel Recreation Center is an indoor multipurpose facility located in Durham, New Hampshire, United States. It was the home of the New Hampshire varsity ice hockey team from 1965 to 1995.
~1810 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport
Lundholm Gym, Durham
9 min walk • Lundholm Gym is a 3,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Durham, New Hampshire. It is home to the University of New Hampshire Wildcats athletics program, including men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, and women's gymnastics.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thompson Hall?

Nearby attractions include Jesse Hepler Lilac Arboretum, Durham (1 min walk), University of New Hampshire, Durham (3 min walk), Saint Thomas More Parish, Durham (10 min walk), Smith Chapel, Durham (18 min walk).

How to get to Thompson Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thompson Hall:

Train

Durham-UNH (8 min walk)

Bus

Parking and Transit Services (12 min walk)