Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Object ID |
A_2_007 |
Title |
[Borough Hall, 1909-1936] |
Collection |
Photo Archives |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Year Range from |
1909 |
Year Range to |
1936 |
Description |
This was originally the stable for Thomson Hall. In 1909 it was moved to Mercer Street and remodeled by Lewis Baker of Baker & Dallet, a Philadelphia architectural firm, for use as Borough Hall (from 1909-1936). The building has been used as: 1. Stables for the Mrs. Josephine Thomson Swann estate (Thomson Hall) 2. Lending library 3. Borough Hall 4. American Legion Post 5. Seminary class rooms The cupola has been removed. |
Place |
Princeton, NJ |
Print size |
6" x 8" |
Subjects |
Buildings Municipal government Town halls Stables Libraries Seminaries, Theological Fences Trees Cupolas |
People |
Baker, Louis Carter, Jr. Swann, Josephine A. T. (Josephine Antoinette), -1906. |
Search Terms |
Borough Hall Thomson Hall Mercer Street |
Notes |
In marker on backing, below photo: City or Borough Hall In black marker on back of photo: Vacated [1939 (crossed out)] 1936. |