1931 Trinity College, Hartford, CT Postcard Next Day Shipping
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1931 Trinity College, Hartford, CT Postcard Next Day Shipping. Long Walk atTrinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. Historic Significance: These were the first buildings constructed after the college moved to its current "Summit" campus in the late 1870s. Next Day Shipping he image shows a vintage postcard of the Long Walk at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. This architectural complex is considered one of the finest examples of Collegiate Gothic style in America and was designed by the English architect William Burges. Key Facts About the Long Walk Composition: The complex consists of three main brownstone and sandstone buildings: Seabury Hall (1878), Jarvis Hall (1878), and Northam Towers (1883). Historic Significance: These were the first buildings constructed after the college moved to its current "Summit" campus in the late 1870s. Traditions: A notable feature on the Long Walk is the Luther-Roosevelt Stone , which commemorates a 1918 visit by Theodore Roosevelt. Local student tradition holds that stepping on this stone before graduation will prevent one from graduating. Recent History: The entire 925-foot complex underwent a major $32.9 million restoration between 2007 and 2008 to address structural aging, including the repair of its 88 stone dormers and its slate roof.
