Foust Building, Greensboro

Foust Building, Greensboro

One of the most stunning buildings of the Victorian Era, it was named after Julius I. Foust, president of the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Designed by the architectural firm Epps & Hacket and completed in 1892, this Romanesque Revival structure is reminiscent of the fortified architecture of the Middle Ages. The Foust Building features two identical three-story towers, arches and decorative brickwork. This impressive building was included in the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

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Sight Name: Foust Building
Sight Location: Greensboro, USA (See walking tours in Greensboro)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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