One of the Oldest College Buildings in America

One of the Oldest College Buildings in America

Having attended The College of William & Mary in Virginia, I take great pride in the fact that it is considered the second oldest university in America, the “Alma Mater of a Nation”, with such illustrious graduates as Presidents Thomas Jefferson,  James Monroe and John Tyler. Of course the oldest university is Harvard, and whenever…

Thursday Doors: Sever Hall at Harvard University

Thursday Doors: Sever Hall at Harvard University

This imposing door is on the west facade of Sever Hall at Harvard University. I was in Cambridge, MA recently and took the opportunity to stroll through the Harvard campus as it boasts many architecturally interesting buildings. Sever Hall was built from 1878-1880 with a gift from Anne Sever in honor of her deceased husband…