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Beckwith Circle Complex
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Beckwith Circle Complex

Address252, Beacon Street, Somerville, MA, United States of America, 02143
Site Number426
Building Root Number 06215
Architect (Original)
Constructed 1902
Building Acquired 1973
Land Acquired 1973
StatusActive
Site Name HistoryThe site is named after its address.Historical NotesHarvard acquired the Beckwith Circle Complex in 1973. A major renovation project in 1983 caused a student protest due to the timing of the renovations by residents of Beckwith Circle. A renovation project to improve room space took place in 1999. The city of Somerville planned a sidewalk and street improvement project near the complex in 2015 and 2016. The Beckwith Circle Complex is used for housing for full time graduate students.
Additional Information
“Five Buildings.” Cambridge Tribune, 18 Oct. 1902, p. 11.
Harvard University Archives. Construction Management Records, ca. 1953-1986. Harvard University Archives call number UAV 298.8000
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