Light Hall, Silver City

Name: Light Hall
Address: Silver City, United States

#3 among attractions in Silver City

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Light Hall is a historic building on the campus of Western New Mexico University in Silver City, New Mexico. It was built as a library and auditorium in 1928, and it was later remodelled into classrooms. It was named in honor of Dr. C. M. Light, WNMU's president from 1896 to 1915, who attended the dedication on April 20, 1928. Governor Richard C. Dillon was also in attendance. The building was designed in the Renaissance Revival style by Trost & Trost. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since September 22, 1988. ()

Coordinates: 32°46'31"N, 108°16'58"W

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Light 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 miSE
Museum, History museum
H. B. Ailman House, Silver City
11 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.
~600 ftN
Museum
Fleming Hall, Silver City
3 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.
~590 ftN
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
12 min walk • Historical place, Museum, History museum
~1230 ftE
32°46'29"N • 108°16'44"W
The Public Library of Silver City, Silver City
6 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
11 min walk • The Silver City Historic District is a historically significant section of downtown Silver City, New Mexico, United States.
0.6 miSE
Neighbourhood
Chihuahua Hill Historic District, Silver City
17 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.
~1240 ftE
Neighbourhood
Silver City North Addition Historic District, Silver City
7 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 Light Hall?

Nearby attractions include Western New Mexico University, Silver City (3 min walk), Fleming Hall, Silver City (3 min walk), The Public Library of Silver City, Silver City (6 min walk), Silver City North Addition Historic District, Silver City (7 min walk).