Weiss Hall

Weiss Hall
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Weiss Hall, October 2011
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Location	98 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Coordinates	41°14′47″N75°53′12″W / 41.24639°N 75.88667°W / 41.24639; -75.88667
Area	less than one acre
Built	c. 1895
Architectural style	Greek Revival, Queen Anne, Romanesque
NRHP reference No.	72001134 [1]
Added to NRHP	November 27, 1972

Weiss Hall, also known as the Judge Edmund Taylor House, is an historic, American dormitory that is located on the campus of Wilkes University at Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. ^[1]

History and architectural features

Built circa 1895, this historic structure is a two-and-one-half-story, stone, brick, and shingled building that was designed in the Queen Anne style. It features a tower, a recessed third floor balcony, steep gables, a large side porch, and stained glass windows. It was built as a residence and later acquired by Wilkes College and used as a residence hall. ^[2]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
2. Pennsylvania Register of Historic Sites and Landmarks (August 1971). National Register of Historic Places Registration: Pennsylvania SP Weiss Hall. National Archives and Records Administration. Retrieved December 27, 2025. (Downloading may be slow.)