The Trent Room was first constructed in 1956 in the original library, which was located in the Davison building. It was moved to its present location on the Lower Level of the Medical Center Library in 1975. The 1720 period room contains pine paneling removed from the Library of the Duke of Richmond in the Richmond House, Plaistow, England and glass window panes designed to complement the paneling and give visitors a feeling of stepping back in time into an English country house library. Visitors are welcome to tour the Trent Room, Monday through Friday, when the History of Medicine Collections Reading Room is open.
Staff are available to provide tours and information about particular items in the room.