By the end of the first year, the College outgrew its space in the Stephen Girard
Building. The academic year beginning February 1, 1900, commenced in PCIO’s second
downtown location: the newly built Witherspoon Building at Juniper and Walnut Streets.
For three years, PCIO occupied the entire south side of the sixth floor with classrooms,
clinical facilities and laboratories.
The 11-story Witherspoon Building was designed by architect Joseph M. Huston and constructed by William Steele and Son, Carpenters and Builders. It was originally built (1895–1897) for the Presbyterian Church. It is named for John Witherspoon, who served as the first president of Princeton University.
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