The New Refectory

Other Names: "The Poor House"

Date of Commission: 1834

Date of Occupancy: 1834

Date of Destruction: 1866

Other Dates in Building's History:

1834: Trustees decide to erect a new refectory. (TM, 9 Apr 1834)

Sept 1834: Frame has been raised. (TM, 23 Sept 1834)

Dec 1834: Building in use by the steward. (TM, 14 Apr 1835)

1866: New Refectory and the two small adjoining builidng torn down. (TM, 19 Dec 1866)

Architect(s): Unknown

Donor(s): Trustees, College of New Jersey

Other Agent(s): Unknown (builder of)

Materials: Clapboard Siding; Wood

Function: Dormitory; Private Residence; Refectory

Style: Federal