Blair Hall, Princeton University

Princeton's Blair Hall was a gift of John Insley Blair, who served as a trustee from 1866 to 1899. When it was first built, the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks ended at the foot of the grand stairs, which led to Blair Arch, an entrance for those arriving by train. While this was convenient for visitors, it was a frustration to students living in the dorm, as the train was loud and the soot from its smokestack made its way into their rooms. In 1918, the railroad station was relocated. This vintage photograph of historic Blair Hall was captured in 1903, with a glass negative. 

Our team has carefully digitally restored this vintage image, repairing damage and removing dust and dirt. Our digital restoration efforts help preserve the moments captured in the vintage photographs in our collection, allowing viewers unique glimpses into the past. These moments can be brought home with our reproduction prints. Both our paper and canvas prints are made with archival, museum-quality materials, rated to last over 100 years. If you'd like more info about our fine art prints, just click here! 

We're happy to accommodate requests for custom-sized prints whenever possible, so please reach out to us if our standard sizes don't work for your space!