FitzRandolph Gateway

Date of Commission: 1905

Date of Occupancy: 1905

Other Dates in Building's History:

June 1970: The Class of 1970 granted its request to keep the gates "permanently open as a symbol of the University's openness to the local and worldwide community." Engraved on the east pillar, south facade is the dedication "1970 - Together for Community".

July 1970: Local papers voice concern over the increase in pedestrian traffic on the front lawn now that the gates have been opened.

June 1988: Marching out the gate at Commencement instituted as a permanent tradition.

Architect(s): McKim, Mead and White

Donor(s): Augustus S. Van Wickle, a descendent of Nathaniel FitzRandolph

Named for: Nathaniel FitzRandolph

Other Agent(s): William R. Matthews (builder of)

Materials: Granite; Iron; Limestone