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1976 Hall - Butler College

Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544

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About

  • The name of the nearest parking garage is Theater Drive Garage.
  • View information on Theater Drive Garage (opens new tab) .
  • This residential college is made up of 1 building.
  • There are step-free standard rooms.
  • Butler College is made up of 6 residential halls and is situated next to Goheen Walk, Lourie Love Walk, Tilghman Walk and Elm Drive.
    1976 Hall has 4 levels.
    There is 1 elevator and 1 stairway.
    The building levels are signed as G, 1R, 1, 2R, 2, 3R, 3 and 4.
  • 1976 Hall is linked with Wilf Hall and Bogle Hall.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • 1976 Hall has 3 entrances, 2 have step-free level access and 1 is stepped.
    1 of the level access entrances is shared with Bogle Hall (Entry 1).
  • The entrances are signed as Entry 1, 2 and 3.
  • Entry 1 gives access to the elevator on level 1R, which provides step-free access to the other levels.
  • There is another entrance with step-free level access and a manual door into 1976 Hall.
  • There is an entrance with stepped access and a manual door that is a shared entrance between 1976 Hall and Bogle Hall.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building via the elevator.
  • 1976 Hall is linked with Wilf Hall via steps on levels 2R and 3R.
    The elevator overcomes these steps.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with a shiny finish.
  • There are some resting areas in the lobby areas.
  • Some wayfinding signage is provided along circulation routes and all rooms are signed with tactile and braille markings.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • The building does not contain communal restrooms in hallways.

Entrance (Entry 1)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building off Lourie Love Walk.
  • This entrance gives access to level 1R of 1976 Hall and Bogle Hall.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 6in (106cm).
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance, with one door unlocked.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate at a height of 2ft 12in (91cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (85cm).
  • There is a raised threshold at the opening.
  • The doors have a medium color contrast.
  • There is a second automatic door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate at a height of 3ft 1in (93cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
  • The second door has a high color contrast.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located at the rear of the building.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are G, 1R, 1, 2R, 2, 3R, 3 and 4.
  • The elevator has a turning space of 2ft 6in x 4ft (76cm x 122cm) in front of it.
  • The external elevator control buttons have a low color contrast.
  • The external elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • The elevator door has a high color contrast.
  • The elevator door opening width is 3ft 6in (106cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 6ft 7in x 4ft 3in (200cm x 130cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low color contrast.
  • The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • Internally the elevator has: a separate door to exit and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels are even within the elevator.

Stairway

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are G, 1R, 1, 2R, 2, 3R and 3.
  • There are 19 steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (17cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (29cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.

Communal Facilities

  • Kitchen View
    • The kitchen is located off the main corridor on level 1R.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • The door to enter opens inwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The width of the door opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
    • A lowered work surface is available.
    • The lowered work surface is 2ft 10in (86cm) high.
    • There is a knee recess under the lowered work surface.
    • There are low level cupboards.
    • Lighting levels are even.
  • Living Room View
    • The living room is located off the main corridor on level 1R.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • The door to enter opens inwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The width of the door opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
    • There are armchairs, couches and tables in this area.
    • Lighting levels are even.
  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located on level G.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • The door to enter opens inwards and has a low color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The width of the door opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The following machines are at a low level: washing machine and tumble dryer.
    • There are tables in this area.
    • Lighting levels are even.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is also a study room along the main corridor on level 1R.