National Historic Landmark

Prospect

Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey
Listed
February 4, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85002434

About this property

Prospect House, known also as just Prospect, is a historic house on the Princeton University campus in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. Built in 1851, it is a fine example of the work of architect John Notman who helped popularize Italianate architecture in America. Notable residents include Woodrow Wilson during his tenure as president of the university. The building now serves as a faculty club. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985 for its architecture and historic associations.

Location

Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey
40.34672, -74.65661

Categories

EDUCATIONPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

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Nearby Historic Sites

Nassau Hall, Princeton University
Industrial
0.2 mi
Henry, Joseph, House
Early Republic
0.2 mi
President's House
Colonial
0.3 mi
University Cottage Club
Industrial
0.3 mi
Princeton Historic District
Listed
0.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Princeton Jan 3 1777
1777Revolutionary War
0.9 mi
Battle of Princeton
1777Revolutionary War
0.9 mi
Battle of Trenton (First)
1776Revolutionary War
10 mi

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When was Prospect listed on the National Register?

Prospect was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 4, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Prospect?

Prospect is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Prospect a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Prospect has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Prospect?

The period of significance for Prospect is recorded as the industrial era.

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