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While the students and tutors occupied Nassau Hall, President Aaron Burr and his family moved into the other college building, the President's House. This building, still in its original location, is now called Maclean House. It served as the President's residence until 1878.
The President's House, built for around 600 pounds, gave Robert Smith the opportunity to design a companion structure on a much smaller scale. The result provides proof of Smith's ability to address varied architectural programs. Its simple but handsome lines and elegant proportions suitably contrast with the looming bulk of Nassau Hall. It has a brick core and wooden bays that were added in anticipation of President James McCosh's residency in 1868.
While the students and tutors occupied Nassau Hall, President Aaron Burr and his family moved into the other college building, the President's House. This building, still in its original location, is now called Maclean House. It served as the President's residence until 1878.
The President's House, built for around 600 pounds, gave Robert Smith the opportunity to design a companion structure on a much smaller scale. The result provides proof of Smith's ability to address varied architectural programs. Its simple but handsome lines and elegant proportions suitably contrast with the looming bulk of Nassau Hall. It has a brick core and wooden bays that were added in anticipation of President James McCosh's residency in 1868.