Peace College Main Building
Peace College Main Building, Greek Revival educational building in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.
The Peace College Main Building stands at the northern end of Wilmington Street, featuring four Doric columns supporting a central portico with balconies overlooking downtown Raleigh.
The building, completed in 1859, served as a Confederate military hospital during the Civil War and later housed the Freedmen's Bureau Agency during the Reconstruction period.
The structure represents a milestone in women's education as it emerged from a Presbyterian initiative in 1847 to establish higher learning opportunities for female students in North Carolina.
The Main Building contains administrative offices, meeting rooms, banquet facilities, and student dormitory spaces, continuing its educational purpose since its establishment in 1872.
William Peace, a founder of the University of North Carolina, provided both the land and 10,000 dollars for the construction of this educational institution in 1858.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1859
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 35.78917,-78.63833
Latest update: March 16, 2025 02:50
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