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Historic Princeton
1 EinsteinHouse
Albert Einstein lived on Mercer Street from 1935 until he passed away 20 years later. 112 Mercer St.
2 PrincetonTheological
Seminary
Established in 1812, this was the first seminary founded by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. 64 Mercer St., 609-921-8300, www.ptsem.edu
3 MorvenMuseum&Garden
ThisU.S.NationalHistoricLandmark was built in the 1750s by Richard Stockton, signer of the Declaration
of Independence. The site was also home to five New Jersey governors. 55 Stockton St., 609-924-8144, www.morven.org
4 PrincetonBattleMonument
This marker depicts General Washington leading his troops on horseback into the Battle of Princeton. Stockton St. at Monument Dr., 609-921-0074, www.state.nj.us/dep/ parksandforests/parks/princeton.html
5 EinsteinStatue
This historic bronze bust was a
gift from world-renowned sculptor Robert Berks and sits outside Borough Hall near the intersection of Stockton St. & Bayard Ln.
6 NassauPresbyterianChurch
Founded in 1766, this site is still an active place of worship today. The original structure burned down in 1813. After being rebuilt in eight months, it was destroyed again in 1835 when a skyrocket landed on the roof during an Independence Day celebration. The current structure dates from 1836.
61 Nassau St., 609-924-0103,
www.nassauchurch.org
7 PalmerSquare
This popular destination hosts musical events and offers shopping and dining options. 609-921-2333, www.palmersquare.com
8 MacLeanHouse
Completed in 1756, this home was built as a residence for the presidents of Princeton. It now houses the Alumni Council and various historical pieces from Princeton’s past. Nassau St. & Elm Dr., Princeton University Campus. 609-258-3603
9 NassauHall
This site, built in 1756, was the largest academic building in the 13 colonies, housing the entire College of New Jersey. It survived bombing during the Revolutionary War and two fires in the 1800s. Nassau St., Princeton University Campus, 609-258-3000, www.princeton.edu
10 Princeton University Chapel
With a capacity for nearly 2,000 people, the site is the third-largest university chapel in the world. Nassau St., Princeton
University Campus, 609-258-3048,
www.princeton.edu
11 Princeton University
Art Museum
There are more than 100,000 works at the museum, ranging from ancient to contemporary art and spanning the entire world. Hours are Tuesday– Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sundays 1–5 p.m. Princeton University Campus, 609-258-3788
12 Prospect House and Garden
In 1878, the home and accompanying 35-acre estate was deeded to Princeton University and served as home to the University’s presidents. The garden was later redesigned
by Mrs. Woodrow Wilson when her husband was president of Princeton
University from 1902–1910. It has many varieties of plants and trees, including specimens from around the world. Princeton University Campus, 609-258-3455, www.princeton.edu/ prospecthouse
13WoodrowWilsonSchoolof
Public and International Affairs
In 1948, the School was renamed in honor of the former U.S. president, who taught law and then served
as President of the University from 1902 to 1910. Princeton University, Washington Rd. & Prospect Ave., 609-258-3000,www.wws.princeton.edu
14 Bainbridge House
Built in 1766, this site was
the birthplace of Commodore William Bainbridge, U.S.N., who
was commander of the frigate “Constitution” (Old Ironsides) during the War of 1812. 158 Nassau St., 609- 921-6748, www.princetonhistory.org
15 Princeton Cemetery
Numerous eminent Americans are buried here, including U.S. President Grover Cleveland, Vice President Aaron Burr and John Witherspoon, the only college president to sign the Declaration of Independence.
29 Greenview Ave.
16 McCarter Theatre
Thomas N. McCarter, Princeton Class of 1888, donated funds to open this venerable theater in 1930. Today, it offers more than 200 performances each year. 91 University Pl., 609-258- 2787, www.mccarter.org
17 Princeton Railroad Station
Originally opened in the 1800s, the station keeps the campus easily accessible via a single-car train for the five-minute ride from Princeton Station to Princeton Junction. University Pl.
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