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Robinson Hall, Brown University, 64 Prospect St., Providence, R.I.

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GUSN

GUSN-271042

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Description

Photograph of Robinson Hall at Brown University. This buildng was constructed between 1875 and 1878 as the university library. It was designed by Walker and Gould, architects. There are stained glass windows visible over the entrance and throughout the building. There appears to be a cupola or central dome and several lamposts are visible (possibly gas lighting).

Details

Descriptive Terms

universities (buildings)
lampposts
trees
photographs
black-and-white photographs
photographs

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Reference Code

PC001.02.01.USRI.0360.0070.003

Places

Providence (Providence county, Rhode Island)

Record Details

Material Type

black-and-white photographs
photographs

Other Organizations

Walker & Gould, Architects
Brown University

Accruals Note

Written on verso: "Providence, R.I."

Description Level

Item

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