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19 stunning pictures of the beloved Virginia college that's closing forever

Peter JacobsMar 18, 2015, 02:28 IST

Sweet Briar College - an all-women's college in rural Virginia - stunned the academic world this month when it abruptly announced it would close at the end of the semester.

Over its 114 year history, Sweet Briar has had a storied history, with many traditions developing on its beautiful campus. Twenty one of the school's 30 academic buildings - as well as the stunning Italian Villa style Sweet Briar House - are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

We've highlighted some of what made Sweet Briar so special to its students.