Nassau Hall, Princeton University Street Scene Taken in 1936

Taken in 1936

This historic photograph was taken just a few years before additional wings were built into both sides of the building

All traces of wear and tear have been eliminated while maintaining the textures of the water and the intriguing contrast between the dark and light tones

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Nassau Hall, Princeton University Street Scene Taken in 1936Nassau Hall is the oldest building at Princeton University. It was built in 1756 to serve as the College of New Jersey. The building was ravaged by troops during the American Revolution, but Princeton's campus became a battleground. In 1783, Nassau Hall served as the nation's capitol, housed the Continental Congress from June to November, and was where news was received of the peace treaty with Great Britain. The interior of the building was destroyed