Photo Record
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Metadata
Object ID |
M_1_364 |
Title |
[Prospect House, 1880-1888] |
Collection |
Photo Archives |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Date |
c. 1880-1888 |
Year Range from |
1880 |
Year Range to |
1888 |
Description |
Prospect House, Princeton University, c. 1880-1888. Prospect was originally a model farm. It was purchased by John Potter in 1824. His son Thomas F. Potter demolished the Georgian farmhouse and replaced it with an Italianate villa designed by John Notman in 1851. In 1878, it was presented to Princeton University for use as a residence for the president. The flower garden was designed by Ellen Axson Wilson while her husband Woodrow Wilson was President of the University from 1902-1910. Since 1968, the house has served as the Faculty Club. |
Place |
Princeton, NJ |
Print size |
4" x 5" |
Subjects |
Buildings Universities & colleges University presidents Faculty Clubhouses Houses Residences Homes Trees Stairs Vines |
People |
Notman, John, 1810-1865 Potter, John Potter, Thomas F. Wilson, Ellen Axson Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 |
Search Terms |
Prospect House Princeton University |
Notes |
On front of card, LL corner: Number: 174 Size: 4x5 Category: [all crossed out] On front of card, LR corner: Description: Prospect House, 1888 On back of card: A-9P Buildings - Residential - Prospect Prospect House, 1880 GPN #4x5, 174 |
Provenance |
Print of glass plate negative in HSP collection. Primarily from local photography studios Kopp and Silvester. |