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Tyler Family Garden, Dedicated 2004

By Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries
In recognition of the lasting ties between the Tyler family and William & Mary that span three centuries, a garden was dedicated at the university on April 30, 2004 just west of James Blair…

Lord Botetourt Statue, Constructed 1770- 1773

By Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries
The statue of Lord Botetourt that currently stands in front of the Wren Building is a 1993 reproduction of the original located on the ground floor of Swem Library. One of the traditions at William &…

Sunken Garden, Constructed 1935-1936

By Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries
The Sunken Garden, sometimes referred to as the Sunken Gardens, is an open area for the relaxation and recreation of our students. It is located to the rear of the Wren Building, running…

Tucker Hall

By Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries
First opened as the Library in 1909, Tucker Hall also housed the Law School. Since 1980, it's been the home of the English Department and the linguistics and Medieval-Renaissance programs.

Chancellors Hall (formerly Tyler Hall)

By Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries
Chancellors Hall is located at 300 James Blair Drive between James Blair Hall and Tucker Hall. Formerly known as Rogers Hall, Old Rogers Hall, and Chancellors Hall, it was renamed Tyler Hall in 1988…

James Blair Hall

By Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries
James Blair Hall, known as Marshall-Wythe Hall until 1968, is located on the west end of the Sunken. It currently houses the Departments of Philosophy and History, the National Institute of American…

McGlothlin-Street Hall, Constructed 1993-1995

By Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries
Dedicated on October 27, 1995, McGlothlin-Street Hall was first named Tercentenary Hall for William & Mary's 300th birthday celebration in 1993. Built at a cost of $9.5 million, the four-story…

Washington Hall, Constructed 1928

By Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries
Washington Hall is an academic building located along the south side of the Sunken Garden between Ewell Hall and McGlothlin-Street Hall. It is named in honor of George Washington, who received his…

Ewell Hall, Constructed 1925-1926

By Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries
Ewell Hall, originally called Phi Beta Kappa Hall, is located on Old Campus at 221 Jamestown Road, across the Sunken Garden from Tucker Hall. It served as a memorial to the Phi Beta Kappa (PBK)…

President's House, Constructed 1732

By Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries
The President's House, located northeast of the Wren Building and facing the Brafferton, was built in 1732 and has been used by every William & Mary president. It is the oldest university president's…

The Brafferton, Constructed 1723

By Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries
The Brafferton Building, located on the south side of the Wren Yard and southeast of the Wren Building, was built by William & Mary in 1723. It was originally used as an Indian School and believed by…

Wren Building

By Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries
The Wren Building was built between 1695-1700. It is the oldest collegiate building still in use in the country, the Wren Building is a National Historic Landmark and is listed on the United States…
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