Baker Hall
Address5, Mellen Street, Cambridge, MA, United States of America, 02138
Previous Address1587, Massachusets Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States of America, 02138
Site Number02588
Alternate Names
Baker House
Previous Root Number
02530
Previous Building Number 687
Building Root Number 02588
Previous Building Number 687
Building Root Number 02588
Architect (Original)
Unknown
Constructed
1875
Building Acquired 1978
Land Acquired 1989
Moved 2007
Building Acquired 1978
Land Acquired 1989
Moved 2007
StatusActive
Site Name HistoryThe site is named after Leon C. Baker, a graduate of Harvard Law School who donated funds to establish scholarships for needy students.Historical NotesBaker Hall was built in 1875 and acquired by Harvard in 1978. It was moved to its current location in 2007 from 1587 Massachusetts Avenue and is a Law School residence.Additional Information
“Moving On.” Harvard Magazine, Oct. 2007, https://harvardmagazine.com/2007/09/moving-on.html.
Fontanills, Laura M. “HLS Houses Receive Award.” The Harvard Crimson, 7 Apr. 2009, https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2009/4/7/hls-houses-receive-award-harvards-restoration/.
2009 winner of the Cambridge Historical Commission Preservation Award.
