Mid-Cambridge in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
University Hall
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John Harvard
University Hall (1813-1815) was designed by Charles Bulfinch (Harvard Class of 1781) and is a National Historic Landmark. The statue is by Daniel Chester French. It represents John Harvard, of whom no known likeness exists. The model was Sherman Hoar, class of 1882.
John Harvard (1607-1638) was a graduate of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, who emigrated to America in 1637. On his death he left his library and half of his estate to the "colledge at Newtowne," which had been established by the Massachusetts Legislature in 1636.
In appreciation of John Harvard's generosity, the "colledge" was renamed Harvard College in 1638, when the first students enrolled.
Erected by Harvard University.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Colonial Era • Education • Immigration • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 42° 22.467′ N, 71° 7.033′ W. Marker is in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It is in Mid-Cambridge. It can be reached
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Boston. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Harvard (here, next to this marker); Hollis Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Massachusetts Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Gore Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Baptism of John Harvard (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); To Harvard University students faculty staff alumni (about 300 feet away); Original Memorial Church Bell (about 300 feet away); Indian College (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
