Photo Record
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Metadata
Object ID |
M_1_378 |
Title |
[View toward Prospect House] |
Collection |
Photo Archives |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Description |
View of the Princeton University campus looking toward Prospect, with the Joseph Henry House on the left in the foreground. 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 |
8" x 10" |
Subjects |
Buildings Houses Residences Homes Trees Universities & colleges University presidents Clubhouses Faculty Fences Streets Fountains Halls |
People |
Notman, John, 1810-1865 Potter, John Potter, Thomas F. Wilson, Ellen Axson Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 |
Search Terms |
Prospect House Princeton University Joseph Henry House |
Notes |
In pencil on back of photo: View looking toward Prospect showing fountain and Henry House, and Murray Hall M-1 Misc. |
Provenance |
"D. A. R." is written on the verso in red pencil. |