DescriptionColor postcard of Kirkpatrick Chapel, located at George and Somerset Streets, postmarked April 8, 1911.
When the Sophia Astley Kirkpatrick Memorial Chapel was constructed in 1873, its young architect, Henry Janeway Hardenbergh just then starting a most distinguished career, designed it to accommodate both the Chapel and the Library of the College. The builing served as the main library of Rutgers College from ca.1880 until approximately 1904 when Voorhees Hall was built. The chapel was built in memory of Sophia Astley Kirkpatrick (pictured above) of New Brunswick, New Jersey, wife of Littleton Kirkpatrick, trustee of Rutgers College from 1841-1859. Rutgers College was made a residuary legatee of her estate and the chapel was funded by her gift of $61,054.57. This marked the first time in New Jersey history that an institution became heir to an estate.
NoteTo: Mr. Robert Laughlin, N. First St., Ocean, N.Y.
Dear Bob, Everything fine! Will be home on 12th in time to see you as "Strongheart" Yours, Herb
Organization NameNew Brunswick Free Public Library
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