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Massachusetts Hall, Harvard University

Massachusetts Hall, Harvard University is a historic place in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000769.

Cambridge, Middlesex County, MassachusettsListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000769★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Massachusetts Hall, Harvard University?

Massachusetts Hall is the oldest surviving building at Harvard College, the first institution of higher learning in the British colonies in America, and second-oldest academic building in the United States after the Wren Building at the College of William & Mary. The building possesses great significance in the history of American education and in the development of the Thirteen Colonies during the 18th century. The building was constructed between 1718 and 1720.

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Listing details

Name
Massachusetts Hall, Harvard University
City
Cambridge
County
Middlesex County
State
Massachusetts
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000769
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.37445, -71.11836
When was Massachusetts Hall, Harvard University listed on the National Register?

Massachusetts Hall, Harvard University was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Massachusetts Hall, Harvard University located?

Massachusetts Hall, Harvard University is located in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.37445, -71.11836. See the map above.

Is Massachusetts Hall, Harvard University a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Massachusetts Hall, Harvard University is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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