Ritch Hall, Silver City

Name: Ritch Hall
Address: Silver City, United States

#10 among attractions in Silver City

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Ritch Hall is a historic building on the campus of Western New Mexico University in Silver City, New Mexico. It was built as a women's dormitory. Its construction cost $30,000, and it was completed in 1906, with remodels in 1925 and 1948. The building was named in honor of W.G. Ritch, who served as the president of the board of regents of WNMU from 1902 to 1904. It was designed in the Mission Revival style by architect Charles Frederick Whittlesey in 1906, and an extension was designed by architect John Gaw Meem in 1950. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since September 22, 1988. ()

Coordinates: 32°46'35"N, 108°16'53"W

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Silver City United States

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

Nearby attractions include: H. B. Ailman House, Fleming Hall, Western New Mexico University, Silver City Museum.

0.4 miS
Museum, History museum
H. B. Ailman House, Silver City
12 min walk • The H. B. Ailman House is a historic house located at 314 W. Broadway in Silver City, New Mexico. Prospector Henry B. Ailman had the house built using his profits from the Naiad Queen Silver Mine in Georgetown; his business partner H. M.
~410 ftNW
Museum
Fleming Hall, Silver City
2 min walk • Fleming Hall is a historic building on the campus of Western New Mexico University in Silver City, New Mexico. It was built in 1917 as a facility to teach Science and Physical Education. It was remodelled as the university museum and alumni hall in 1973.
~540 ftNW
History museum, Museum, Universities and schools
Western New Mexico University, Silver City
3 min walk • Western New Mexico University is a public university in Silver City, New Mexico. It was founded in 1893.
0.5 miSE
32°46'12"N • 108°16'41"W
Silver City Museum, Silver City
13 min walk • Historical place, Museum, History museum
~960 ftSE
32°46'29"N • 108°16'44"W
The Public Library of Silver City, Silver City
5 min walk • Library
0.5 miSE
32°46'11"N • 108°16'41"W
Lotus Center of Silver City, Silver City
13 min walk • Spa
0.4 miSE
Neighbourhood
Silver City Historic District, Silver City
10 min walk • The Silver City Historic District is a historically significant section of downtown Silver City, New Mexico, United States.
0.7 miS
Neighbourhood
Chihuahua Hill Historic District, Silver City
18 min walk • The Chihuahua Hill Historic District, in Silver City, New Mexico, is a 30 acres historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It is bounded by Cooper, Spring, Bullard, and Chihuahua Streets, and dates back to 1870. It includes 73 contributing buildings.
~790 ftE
Neighbourhood
Silver City North Addition Historic District, Silver City
4 min walk • The Silver City North Addition Historic District is a residential historic district in Silver City, New Mexico. The district includes several blocks on the north side of College Avenue; the area between West and Santa Rita Streets is especially significant.

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Which popular attractions are close to Ritch Hall?

Nearby attractions include Fleming Hall, Silver City (2 min walk), Western New Mexico University, Silver City (3 min walk), Silver City North Addition Historic District, Silver City (4 min walk), The Public Library of Silver City, Silver City (5 min walk).