By April C. Armstrong *14

In this week’s installment of our recurring series, Whig Hall is setting a record, seniors say farewell, and more.

May 11, 1891—The solid marble columns designed for Whig Hall are the largest ever turned to date in the United States, at 19 feet 7 inches long and 2 feet 10 inches wide.

May 14, 1860—The graduating seniors of the Class of 1860 make the rounds of their professors’ houses “to cheer and bid them farewell,” urging them to make impromptu speeches. None of the professors give speeches.

May 15, 1934—Of those who responded to a survey on the subject, more than 60% of faculty say they disapprove of Princeton University having compulsory chapel attendance. Some form of compulsory attendance for students will nonetheless remain in effect at Princeton for another three decades.

May 17, 1873—George A Dohm’s Ice Cream Saloon opens across Nassau Street from the College Library, alongside his existing Bread and Fancy Cake Bakery, established in 1868.

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