Palm reading July 19, 2017 12:00 PM | Paula Burch-Celentano pburch@tulane.edu View PDF An arch at an entrance to Warren House residence hall frames an old date palm on Newcomb Place. By the looks of it, the 50 to 60-foot high tree has been there since 1927 when the building was completed. Other Related Articles New residence halls showcase Tulane’s enhanced educational experience Tulane showcases its nationally acclaimed creative writing faculty at public reading Home to School of Architecture, Richardson Memorial Hall reopens after major expansion and renovation A wave of elegance: Mignon Faget creates new Tulane jewelry line New Career Connection site centralizes career services for Tulane students