Storrs in Tolland County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

603 Gilbert

Cottage 15/16

August 1, 2019

1. 603 Gilbert Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Has been designated a Contributing Resource to the University of Connecticut Historic District

One of two remaining houses built as faculty residences between 1912 and 1920, the side-by-side colonial revival structure is sited on what was then the perimeter of campus in an area known as faculty row. Designed by architect Delbert K. Perry of New Britain, CT, this dwelling later served as the house for the Delta Zeta Sorority.
1989
National Park Service United States Department of the Interior

Erected 1989 by National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.

Location. 41° 48.348′ N, 72° 14.931′ W. Marker is in Storrs, Connecticut, in Tolland County. Marker is on Gilbert Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Storrs Mansfield CT 06268, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 604 Gilbert (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin Franklin Koons (approx. 0.4 miles away); VFW Post 9800 Veterans Monument (approx. half a mile away);

603 Gilbert Cottage image. Click for full size.

August 1, 2019

2. 603 Gilbert Cottage

The Eight Patriots (approx. half a mile away); Capt. Harold L. Lewis Jr. U.S.A.F. (approx. half a mile away); Historic Horsebarn Hill (approx. half a mile away); Mansfield World War II Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); Mansfield World War I Monument (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Storrs.

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