Queens Campus, Rutgers University, Historic university district in New Brunswick, United States
Queens Campus, Rutgers University is a historic campus occupying one city block in New Brunswick, bounded by College Avenue, George Street, Hamilton Street, and Somerset Street. The grounds hold several buildings arranged around a central open area, with Old Queens standing as the oldest structure at the center.
The land was originally an apple orchard handed over to the university in 1807. Old Queens was then built over the following years and became the first permanent structure to anchor this part of the campus.
The campus sits on a small hill visible from College Avenue, and the old central building gives it a recognizable face in the city. People passing through the grounds today will notice students, staff, and visitors moving between the surrounding streets and the main entrance.
The campus is easy to find on foot from the surrounding streets in central New Brunswick, and its four clear boundaries make orientation straightforward. Some buildings may have limited access depending on the time of day or the academic calendar.
During the American Revolution, Alexander Hamilton positioned artillery on this hill to slow British forces who were chasing George Washington through the area. The same elevated ground that once had military value now sits at the center of an academic community.
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