Did you know that Boston University School of Theology was on Beacon Hill?

Seen here are both the faculty as well as students at the school in front of Warren Hall at 72-74 Mount Vernon Street, the former duplex townhouse of John and Nathaniel Thayer of John E. Thayer & Brother, which was reorganized as Kidder, Peabody & Company.

The double townhouse was designed by Richard Upjohn as an impressive Italianate palazzo.

Named for William Fairfield Warren, the first president of Boston University, which began classes in 1869, and the seminary officially became the first professional graduate school in 1871.

For nearly half a century, Warren was president of Boston University and sometimes Dean of the school. Warren Hall served as the location of the theological school for 60 years.

Warren Hall later became the New England College of Pharmacy, before being repurposed as luxury condominiums.