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Detail view of Harvard Stadium plaque with L-shape reference scale
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Object NumberP.AHG.0078

TitleDetail view of Harvard Stadium plaque with L-shape reference scale
DescriptionThe plaque is made of metal and measures 27 in. x 40.5 in. It is located to the right of Gate A.
Date07/27/2015
Recognized / Honored Lewis Jerome Johnson
Recognized / Honored Joseph Ruggles Worcester
Recognized / Honored Charles Follen McKim
Recognized / Honored George Bruno DeGersdorff American, 1866 - 1964
Sponsor / Donor The Harvard Engineering Society
Photographer Molly McGinty
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Previous NumberM.0042
Collection Photographs
InscriptionsThe Harvard Stadium Built in 1903 as the twenty fifth anniversary gift of the Class of 1879, supplemented by the funds of the Harvard Athletic Association. The first massive structure of reinforced concrete in the world. The first large premanent arena for American college athletics. Designed by members of the faculty of engineering in conformity with classical tradition and constructed under the general direction of Ira Nelson Hollis A.M. (Hon.) professor of engineering. The plans were drawn on Soldiers Field under the direction of Lewis Jerome Johnson A.B. 1887 C.E. 1888 professor of civil engineering. Joseph Ruggles Worcester A.B. 1882 consulting engineer. Charles Follen McKim A.M. (Hon.) and George Bruno de Gersdorff A.B. 1888 consulting architects. This tablet was erected by the Harvard Engineering Society on November 14, 1953 the fiftieth anniversary of the dedication of the stadium.
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Object Number: P.AHG.0077
Date: 07/27/2015
Sites: Harvard Stadium
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Date: 07/27/2015
Sites: Harvard Stadium
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Object Number: P.AHG.0086
Date: 07/27/2015
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Object Number: P.AHG.0088
Date: 07/27/2015
Sites: Harvard Stadium
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Object Number: P.AHG.0084
Date: 07/27/2015
Sites: Harvard Stadium
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Object Number: P.AHG.0080
Date: 07/27/2015
Sites: Harvard Stadium
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Title: Harvard Stadium renovation plaque
Object Number: P.AHG.0079
Date: 07/27/2015
Sites: Harvard Stadium
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Date: 06/24/2015
Sites: Byerly Hall
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Object Number: P.CHF.0194
Date: 06/24/2015
Sites: Byerly Hall
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Object Number: P.CHG.0368
Date: 06/22/2015
Sites: University Hall
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Title: Oblique view of Soldiers Field gate near the middle of Harvard Stadium on North Harvard Street
Object Number: P.AHF.0019
Date: 07/28/2015
Sites: Harvard Stadium