Inside Facilities News from 02/2020

Restoring Yale’s historic doors – the history is in the hinges

February 21, 2020

Walking around Yale’s campus, it’s easy to take for granted the beautifully designed buildings, their intricate details, and grand entryways. It is hard to imagine all the work that goes into the restoration and upkeep of these massive entrance doors. Recently, the large wooden doors...

The “A” Team – keeping Athletics’ spaces in shape

February 21, 2020

Yale has many sports teams and athletic facilities. These include numerous field and boat houses, locker rooms, an indoor track, and field center (Coxe Cage), Yale Field, and the historic Yale Bowl! All need to be maintained and kept clean.

A close-knit team of nine custodians does an...