Fly Club Gate
The Fly Club Gate is located along the exterior of Winthrop House. An English Baroque structure, the gate was built in 1914 by a grant from members of the Fly Club. The "Kitty" symbol of the Fly is centered within the ironwork above the entry, and inscribed is the following dedication: "For Friendships Made in College the Fly Club in Gratitude has Built this Gate."
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