Robert D. Farber University Archives and Special Collections

Castle Exterior

Aerial view of the reservoir behind the Castle

"The Castle"

Aerial view of the reservoir behind the Castle. Undated. Original format: black and white photograph.

“Smith was obviously a staunch advocate for Middlesex’s credibility, so when it came time to design the new campus, he sought to assert the strong presence of, and new hope for a future for Middlesex through its architecture. By building the medical school high upon a hill in the form of a castle, an inherently defensive form, Smith created a literal stronghold from which he could defend Middlesex from criticism. The castle proclaimed that Middlesex was different, proud, and there to stay.”

From: “John Hall Smith and the Ideas Behind the Castle," by Amy Finstein

Upwards view of the castle with tree on right side

"The Castle" - Upwards view of the Castle with tree on right side. Format: black and white photograph.

Sidewalk leading up to the Castle.

"The Castle" - Sidewalk leading up to the Castle. Format: black and white photograph.

View of the Castle and its tower.

"The Castle" - Format: black and white photograph.

View of the Castle behind a sonte wall with two archways that have a little cylindrical tower and pointy roof on either side. A car is parked by the wall.

"Castle" - Format: glass plate negative.

Full view of Castle with stone wall.

"The Castle" - Full view of Castle with stone wall. Format: black and white photograph.

View of the Castle with cars parked out front.

"The Castle" - Castle with cars parked out front. Format: black and white photograph.

View of the back of the Castle

"The Castle" - Back of the Castle. Format: black and white photograph.

View of the Castle Tower.

"The Castle" - Castle Tower. Format: black and white photograph.