The Campus and the Park

The 1875 and 1906 views of campus show the presence of landscape within the campus and the mix of architectural styles. The beauty of the natural setting of Princeton's campus was recognized by campus planners and University administrators as an important contributor to a liberal education. The Victorian style of architecture was intended to harmonize with the landscape. In 1906, Lake Carnegie was created in the wetlands at the southern edge of campus to create a rowing venue, funded by Andrew Carnegie.

Campus Evolution: Campus view 1875
Campus Evolution: 1897 Map thumbnail Campus Evolution: 1875 campus view thumbnail Campus Evolution: 1906 campus view thumbnail Campus Evolution: McCosh Walk thumbnail Campus Evolution: Blair Hall thumbnail

Images: Graphic Arts Collection and University Archives, Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, Princeton University Library. Courtesy of The Historical Society of Princeton.
Photos: Courtesy of the Princeton University Office of Communications.

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