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Van Wickle Gates

The wrought iron gates on Prospect Street, 1901. Opened inward once a year for the new class in September and outward once for the graduates in May; walking through them any other time is said to bring bad luck.

Guide's tip. The view down College Street to the State House dome is from right here.

On a walking tour. Stop 1 of 11 on the walking tour Brown, through the Van Wickle Gates, every stop on a map in walking order.

about 5 min for a visit