1877: Witherspoon Hall
View from northwest (photo circa 1880)
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Source: Princeton University Archives, Mudd Library, Grounds & Buildings, SP7
View from northwest
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Source: Princeton University Archives, Mudd Library
View from southwest, with Pennsylvania Railroad station in foreground (photo circa 1878)
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Source: Princeton University Archives, Mudd Library, Grounds & Buildings, Box 11
View from northwest (photo circa 1881)
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View from southwest, with Little Hall at right (early 20th century photo)
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Source: Princeton University Archives, Mudd Library, Grounds & Buildings, Box 69
Witherspoon Hall was named in honor of Princeton's sixth president John Witherspoon. At the time of its completion in 1877, it was considered the most beautiful and luxurious college dormitory in the country. One of its first occupants was Woodrow Wilson, who moved into room no. 7 in the west entry at the beginning of the second term of his sophomore year and lived there until his graduation in 1879.
Source: Leitch p. 527 ff
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