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Wilf Hall - Butler College

Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08540

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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.
    Wilf Hall is a single building that has 5 levels.
    There is 1 elevator (shared with 1976 Hall) and 2 stairways (1 is shared with 1976 Hall).
    The building levels are signed as G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • Wilf Hall connects internally to 1976 Hall.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • Wilf Hall has 2 entrances, with both entrances being step-free and level access.
  • The accessible entrance (Entry 1) is located on the right hand side of the building and the other entrance is located on the left hand side of the building.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free and level access throughout the building via the elevator.
  • There is internal step-free level access through to 1976 Hall on levels 1, 2 and 3.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with a shiny finish.
  • There are some resting areas in the lobby areas.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • This building does not contain communal restrooms in hallways.

Entrance (Entry 1 - Accessible)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building on the right hand side.
  • This entrance gives access to level 1.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 5in (105cm).
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 5in (105cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • There is a raised threshold at the opening.
  • The 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 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • There are 19 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 (17cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 12in (30cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.

Communal Facilities

  • Kitchen View
    • The kitchen is located off the main corridor on level 2.
    • 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 door is easy to open.
    • 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.
    • There are chairs without armrests and tables in this area.
    • Lighting levels are even.
    • There are also kitchens on levels 3 and 4.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a study room located off the main corridor on level 1.
      It is accessed by a door that opens inwards and is difficult to open with a width of 2ft 9in (83cm).
      There is a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
      The table has a height of 2ft 5in (74cm).