This is an early view of the principal buildings of Dartmouth College in 1803. At center is Dartmouth Hall. The print is framed with a reproduction of George Ticknor's presentation note. The inscription reads:

Where late the Savage roamed in search of prey,
Fair Science spreads her all enlivening ray.
The ancient forest fallin'; it's inmates fled;
See Seats and Sons of learning in their stead!
'Tis scenes like these, that freedom's pow'r disclose,
She makes the desert bloom like the rose.

This view of the prinicipal buildings of Dartmouth University is humbly inscribed
to the Honorable John Wheelock, Esquire, L. L. D., President by
George Ticknor, Delineator
and member of the Sophomore Class, aged eleven years. July 1803.

This item can be found in the Iconography Collection, Call No. 1318. Reprographic services available. Please check here for rates and availability.