Description
Founded in 1831, Wesleyan University’s campus in Middletown, Connecticut, is rich in architecture and history. This attractive collection of photographs of campus buildings begins with the original buildings of College Row, and like a walking tour, takes the reader past various more latest additions. That specialize in what would interest both alumni and university visitors, writer Leslie Starr has included academic, athletic, administrative, and arts buildings, in addition to place of abode halls, fraternity houses, and the off-campus deli. In-depth, informative captions detail each and every building’s history and transitions through the years, and describe the buildings’ occupants and namesakes. A campus map shows the location of each and every building. The book accommodates over fifty full-color photographs, including a latest aerial view, and an informative introduction describing the university’s history. This attractively priced volume will appeal to any individual connected to or interested in Wesleyan University.