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Henry House

Nassau Street, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08542

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About

  • The venue shares parking facilities.
  • The nearest parking lot is located to the west of Stanhope Hall.
  • The nearest University owned parking garage is the Prospect Avenue Garage.
  • View information on Prospect Avenue Garage (opens new tab) .
  • Henry House is a small square-shaped building with 3 levels.
  • There are 0 elevators within the building and there are 2 stairways, but only 1 of them can be used to access all levels.
  • The floor levels are signed as 1, 2 and 3.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • Henry House has 2 entrances, 1 of which provides level access via a ramp with a percentage of 11% (Chancellor Green Courtyard entrance).
  • The Chancellor Green Courtyard entrance has step-free access via a manual door and ramp inside the building.
    There is then step-free level access to all areas of level 1 from the top of this ramp.
    There is stepped access only via stairway to level 2 and 3.
  • The entrance in the Nassau Courtyard to the west of the building is accessed via steps and a manual door.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access to all circulation areas of the building on each level.
    However, access to the upper levels is via stairway only.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes are a mixture of carpet, tiles and wood.
    The wooden flooring has a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided in lobby areas.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 3 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located on level 1 and level 2.
  • The transfer space within the restrooms with adaptations varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
  • The restrooms with adaptations are also designated for use as standard shared restrooms.

Parking

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located to the west of the building, across the courtyard in front of Nassau Hall.
    • The nearest building to this parking lot is Stanhope Hall.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
    • There is 1 designated accessible parking space available.
    • The accessible space is signposted.
    • The accessible parking space dimensions are 14ft 6in x 18ft 8in (443cm x 570cm).
    • The nearest designated space is 247yd 6in (226m) from Chancellor Green Courtyard.
    • There is a curb ramp from the designated accessible parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking can be used by ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate and permit holders.
    • Parking is free of charge.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • There is metered roadside parking available on Nassau Street which is limited to 3 hours.

Entrance (Chancellor Green Courtyard)

  • This entrance is located to the east of the building, off the Chancellor Green Courtyard.
  • This entrance gives access to level 1 of the building.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
  • The door has a high color contrast.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter the entrance.
  • The ramp has a gradient of 1:9.
  • The width of the ramp is 3ft 7in (110cm).

Stairway

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 3ft (92cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (28cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level 1 - Shared - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 12yd 1in (11m) from the Chancellor Green Courtyard entrance.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the restroom door.
    • The door into the restroom opens inwards and has a medium color contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 7in (80cm).
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft 7in x 7ft 5in (170cm x 226cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 5ft 7in x 5ft 3in (170cm x 160cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the WC as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 3ft 7in (108cm) (from the side of the WC pan to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar on the rear wall and on the side wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have a medium color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The WC seat is 1ft 6in (45cm) from the floor.
    • The WC seat has a low color contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet paper dispenser which can be reached when seated on the WC.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a medium color contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 2ft (61cm) from the floor.
    • The sink is 2ft 10in (86cm) from the floor.
    • The sink faucet type is lever mixer.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a low color contrast.
    • The paper towel dispenser is 4ft 2in (128cm) from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is a shelf.
    • The shelf is at a height of 2ft 10in (86cm) from the floor.
    • The stall has a wastebasket.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 5ft 6in (168cm) from the floor.
    • There is a medium color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.