Price Memorial Hall, National Register site at University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, United States.
Price Memorial Hall is the administrative building that sits at the center of the University of North Georgia campus, topped by a distinctive gold-covered steeple. The structure serves as both a functional center for campus operations and a visual landmark that stands above the surrounding academic buildings.
The building was constructed in 1879 on the site of the former United States Branch Mint, which processed gold from 1837 onward. The location saw a shift in purpose when Confederate forces took control of the mint in 1861, after which the facility was no longer used for its original function.
The hall functions as the administrative heart of the University of North Georgia, where the daily operations of the institution intersect with student life. Visitors can sense the role this building plays in connecting the campus community to its institutional identity.
The building sits openly on campus and is easy to reach on foot from the main entrance. The exterior offers good views for photography, and visitors can use this central landmark to understand the overall layout of the campus.
The steeple was covered with gold from Dahlonega in 1973, making it one of only a handful of structures in Georgia to receive this treatment. The precious metal comes from the same region where the building stands above the remains of an earlier gold processing facility.
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