Main Quad, University building at Stanford University, United States
The Main Quadrangle encompasses 17 acres of connected buildings featuring sandstone walls, arcades, and courtyards within Stanford University's central campus.
The construction of Main Quad began in 1887 with its cornerstone placed on May 14th, marking what would have been Leland Stanford Jr.'s nineteenth birthday.
The School of Humanities and Sciences operates within Main Quad, hosting classes, research activities, and administrative functions across multiple departments.
Visitors can access the Main Quad through the Inner Quad entrance, which includes power-operated doors and first-floor wheelchair accessibility.
Students maintain a time capsule tradition dating from 1896, placing markers in the Inner Quad walkway to commemorate each graduating class.
Location: Santa Clara County
Operator: Stanford University
GPS coordinates: 37.42750,-122.17178
Latest update: March 23, 2025 08:22
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