Connecticut Hall – Old Campus

Connecticut Hall, completed in 1752, is the oldest surviving building on Yale’s campus, one of the campus’s most iconic landmarks, and one of the finest examples of Colonial Georgian architecture in New England. Originally a dormitory, it housed generations of students—including future Yale President Noah Porter—back when Yale’s campus consisted of just a single row of brick buildings. By the late 19th century it had deteriorated badly and was nearly demolished, but alumni successfully rallied to save it in 1900, leading to a careful restoration that preserved its original character. The building later served various academic functions, including as home to the Yale College Dean’s Office. Today, Connecticut Hall is home to Yale’s Department of Philosophy, and stands as a cherished symbol of Yale’s 18th-century roots amidst the surrounding Collegiate Gothic landscape.