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Holyoke House [Demolished]
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Holyoke House [Demolished]

Address1336-1346, Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States of America, 02138
Site Number1523
Building Root Number N/A
PIRC Site Number 1523
Historic CAPS Identifier 381.7
Architect (Original) Ryder & Harris
Constructed 1870
Building Acquired 1870
Demolished 1961
StatusInactive
Site Name HistoryThe site is thought to be named after its proximity to Holyoke Street.Historical NotesHolyoke House was built as a student dormitory with stores on the ground floor and a public restaurant in the rear. The construction was funded by the University and it was located on the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Holyoke Street. It was used as a dormitory until 1928 and then used for tutorial and administrative offices. Holyoke House was demolished in 1961 for the construction of the Smith Campus Center, formerly known as Holyoke Center.Additional Information
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