Connecticut Hall

Built between 1750 and 1752, Connecticut Hall is the oldest surviving building on Yale University’s campus. The buildings original program was dormitories which housed a number of notable residents, including Noah Webster, John Trumbull, Eli Whitney and most famously, Nathan Hale.

Our company, along with several other companies, assessed the windows & shutters at Connecticut Hall. While others suggested the original windows be disposed of, and new modern windows be installed, we were the only company to propose a thorough historic restoration alternative. The success of every restoration project hangs in the balance of understanding the individual needs and demands of that specific project and the best possible approach to succeed. The other component is meeting these requirements in a way that considers historic accuracy, while meeting today’s needs of energy efficiency and low maintenance.

We were able to offer all these components with the goal of preserving the fenestration’s original intent within the historic fabric. After carefully assessing the conditions of 124 windows, 248 shutters, and handmade panes of vintage glass, our approach was to meticulously disassemble and restore all window sash and shutters to preserve as much original fabric as possible. Connecticut Hall now proudly sits in the heart of the old campus with its preserved windows on full display, now able to successfully live and thrive in today’s world.