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 Studying disease-causing bacteria in Lake Pontchartrain Photo recap: Snow day Tulane returning to normal operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Francine Photo recap: Snow day continued Professional Development Day 2024 fosters growth and skill enhancement