Prospect House (Princeton, New Jersey)

Prospect House
Prospect House (Princeton, New Jersey) is located in Mercer County, New Jersey
Prospect House (Princeton, New Jersey)
Prospect House (Princeton, New Jersey) is located in New Jersey
Prospect House (Princeton, New Jersey)
Prospect House (Princeton, New Jersey) is located in the United States
Prospect House (Princeton, New Jersey)
LocationPrinceton University campus, Princeton, New Jersey
Coordinates40°20′48.95″N 74°39′24.37″W / 40.3469306°N 74.6567694°W / 40.3469306; -74.6567694
Area5 acres (2.0 ha)
Built1851 (1851)
ArchitectJohn Notman
Architectural styleItalian Villa
Part ofPrinceton Historic District (ID75001143)
NRHP reference No.85002434[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPFebruary 4, 1985
Designated NHLFebruary 4, 1985[2]
Designated CPJune 27, 1975

Prospect House, known also as just Prospect, is a historic house on the Princeton University campus in Princeton, Mercer County, 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.[3] 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.

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. ^ "Prospect". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Archived from the original on February 25, 2009. Retrieved September 8, 2009.
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