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Nassau Hall, colloquially known as Old Nassau, is the oldest building at Princeton University in Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. In 1783 it served as the United States Capitol building for four months.
Jun 17, 2015 · A Brief History of the Architecture of Nassau Hall. Nassau Hall first opened its doors on November 28, 1756. The College of New Jersey (Princeton) at that time consisted of its president, Aaron Burr, 70 students, and three tutors. Robert Smith, the carpenter-architect who would later construct Carpenter’s Hall in Philadelphia, designed Nassau ...
Nassau Hall was, in fact, the largest stone building in the colonies at the time of its construction. For a long period, Nassau Hall housed the entirety of the college: classrooms, dormitories, a library, and a prayer hall.
Aug 31, 2019 · Discover Nassau Hall in Princeton, New Jersey: Nassau Hall has served as army barracks, a museum, and played a key role in the American Revolution.
Dec 22, 2005 · By Eric Quiñones on Dec. 22, 2005, 4:51 p.m. Princeton University’s renowned Nassau Hall, built in 1756, was named a U.S. national historic landmark in 1960 for its importance in the country’s history. Photo: John Jameson. Nassau Hall, the centerpiece of the Princeton campus, is both a University and national landmark.
Nassau Hall, colloquially known as Old Nassau, is the oldest building at Princeton University in Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. In 1783 it served as the United States Capitol building for four months.
Nassau Hall was the first important college building in the Middle Atlantic Colonies and the first permanent building at Princeton University, which was founded in 1746 as the College of New Jersey. Although established by Presbyterian churchmen, the college was not intended for the education of clergymen only.
