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Architectural & Technical Drawings
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This collection (ca.1859- present) documents the design, construction, and subsequent renovations of Harvard University’s built environment. The bulk of this collection dates from the twentieth century.
Object Number: 721_0001
Type: Drawing
Object Number: 721_0014
Type: Drawing
Object Number: 388_0014
Type: Drawing
Object Number: 721_0037
Type: Drawing
Deeds
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This collection documents the essential elements of the property acquisition history for Harvard University building and land assets.
Object Number: D.6017
Type: Property Document
Object Number: D.6019
Type: Property Document
Object Number: D.6020
Type: Property Document
Object Number: D.6016
Type: Property Document
Maps, Surveys & Infrastructure
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This collection (ca.1836 - present) documents the Harvard University environment, focusing on Cambridge, Allston, and the Longwood Medical Area. This collection includes base maps, utility maps, historic maps, land surveys, site plans, campus infrastructure drawings, and zoning maps
Object Number: US.0318
Type: Map
Object Number: US.0319
Type: Map
Object Number: US.0320
Type: Map
Object Number: UM.0076
Type: Map
Photographs
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This collection comprises aerial and oblique views of Cambridge and Boston, as well as relevant portions of neighboring communities. Exterior building photos and details of architectural elements, gates, plaques and other commemoratives are also available.
Related Project Documentation
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This collection includes specifications, operations and maintenance manuals, reports, contracts and permits, and BIM for Harvard University capital-level construction projects.
Object Number: PD.0188.001
Type: Project File
Object Number: PD.0025.001
Type: Project File
Object Number: PD.0025.002
Type: Project File
Object Number: PD.0025.003
Type: Project File
Site Files
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This collection documents building history and leases related to Harvard properties.
Object Number: SF.0266
Type: Property Document
Object Number: SF.0345
Type: Property Document
Object Number: SF.0346
Type: Property Document
Object Number: SF.0347
Type: Property Document
Subsurface Soil Data
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This collection is comprised of geotechnical reports related to Harvard University properties.
Object Number: SD.0035
Type: Report
Object Number: SD.0036
Type: Report
Object Number: SD.0042
Type: Report