Stories in "Campus Historic Walking Tour": 72
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Sundial, Constructed 1975
The William & Mary sundial was probably made in London during the seventeenth or early eighteenth century and was most likely at William & Mary when it was chartered or soon thereafter. Subsidiary…
Sunken Garden, Constructed 1935-1936
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…
The Brafferton, Constructed 1723
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…
Thomas Jefferson Statue, Dedicated 1992
The statue of William & Mary alumnus Thomas Jefferson was given to the university by the University of Virginia to celebrate the connection between the two institutions and to settle an old debt.…
Tribe Square, Constructed 2010-2011
Tribe Square, located across Richmond Road from Blow Memorial Hall, opened in the fall of 2011. Tribe Square is a mixed-use building that offers 56 upper level students a unique living opportunity at…
Tucker Hall
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.
Tyler Family Garden, Dedicated 2004
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…
Washington Hall, Constructed 1928
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…
William & Mary Law School, Constructed 1978-1980
The William & Mary Law School, also known as the Marshall-Wythe School of Law, is located east of campus beside the National Center for State Courts on South Henry Street. Before the construction of…
Wren Building
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…
Yates Hall, Constructed 1961-1962
Yates Hall is a freshman dormitory at William & Mary located on Ukrop Way behind the new Fraternity Complex. It was built in 1962 as the first of a series of men's dormitories and is named after the…
Zable Stadium, Dedicated 1990
Zable Stadium is the main football and track and field venue at William & Mary. Before its dedication as Zable Stadium in 1990, it was known as Cary Field, Cary Field Stadium, or unofficially,…