Harvard School of Dental Medicine Building
Address188, Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA, United States of America, 02115
Site Number355
Building Root Number
05762
Architect (Original)
Shepley, Rutan & Coolidge
Constructed
1909
Building Acquired 1909
Dedicated 1909
Building Acquired 1909
Dedicated 1909
StatusActive
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Site Name HistoryThe site is named after its function.Historical NotesThis building was the first structure designed expressly for the use of The Harvard School of Dental Medicine, which was the first dental school established in the United States in 1867. The calssical revival-style building, built with university funds and contributions, originally held an infirmary, laboratories, clinical facilities, and lecture rooms. Like many of the neighboring medical buildings on Longwood Avenue it was built by the prolific Boston-based architecture firm of Shepley, Rutan, and Coolidge.
Additional Information
“New Harvard Dental School Ready: Modern Structure, to Accommodate Poor Patients, Adjoins Handsome Medical Group.” Boston Daily Globe, 17 Sept. 1909, p. 11.
“Modern Building, Best Equipment: Harvard Dental School Is Opened to Visitors. Official Dedication Will Be Held This Morning in Cambridge. Dean Receives Visitors. Advantages of Location.” Boston Daily Globe, 8 Dec. 1909, p. 9.
“New Dental Building.” The Harvard Crimson, 3 Mar. 1908, https://www.thecrimson.com/article/1908/3/3/new-dental-building-pfinal-plans-are/.
“Opening of New Dental Building.” The Harvard Crimson, 6 Dec. 1909, https://www.thecrimson.com/article/1909/12/6/opening-of-new-dental-building-pthe/.
“New Dental School. Harvard Has a New Building About to Be Opened.” Cambridge Tribune, 18 Sept 1909, p. 5.
“Harvard’s New Dental School.” Boston Evening Transcript, 6 May 1902, p. 7.
Boston Landmarks Commission. 1983 Survey & Planning Grant, Part II - Fenway Inventory Forms. Massachusetts Historical Commission,1984. p.467-468.