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Read House

Address8, Appian Way, Cambridge, MA, United States of America, 02138
Previous Address5, Farwell Place, Cambridge, MA, United States of America, 02138
Previous Address55, Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA, United States of America, 02138
Site Number367
Alternate Names James Read House
Building Root Number 02400
Architect (Original)
Constructed 1772
Building Acquired 1966
Moved 1969
StatusActive
Site Name HistoryThe site is named after James Read, the original owner when the house was built in the 1770s.Historical NotesRead House dates to 1772. It was built at 5 Farwell Place and moved to its present location in 1969. It has been owned by Harvard since at least 1966 and is occupied by the Graduate School of Education.
Additional Information
General Information by and about Read House. Harvard University Archives HUB 1735
Harvard University Archives. Construction Management Records, ca. 1953-1986. Harvard University Archives call number UAV 298.8000
This building has been designated by the University Planning Office as having a Notable Interior.
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