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Eliot Gate

AddressHarvard Yard, Cambridge, MA, 02138
Site Number2012
Alternate Names Class of 1908 Gate,
Building Root Number N/A
PIRC Site Number 2012
Historic CAPS Identifier 107
Architect (Original) Richmond Knapp Fletcher
Sponsor / Donor (Original) Harvard Class of 1908
Constructed 1936
Building Acquired 1936
StatusActive
Site Name HistoryThe Eliot Gate was named for Charles William Eliot who was the president of Harvard from 1869 to 1909.Historical NotesThe Eliot Gate was erected in 1936 from funds raised by the Class of 1908.

It is inscribed with the following: In memory of Charles William Eliot, 1834-1926 - Given by the Class of 1908; He opened paths for our children's feet to follow - Something of him will be a part of us forever.Additional Information
Kamin, Blair. Gates of Harvard Yard. New York, Princeton Architectural Press, 2016.
“New Gate Will Be Erected Honoring President Eliot.” The Harvard Crimson, 17 Dec. 1935, https://www.thecrimson.com/article/1935/12/17/new-gate-will-be-erected-honoring/.
“Class of ’08 Gives Eliot Gate to Honor Harvard President.” The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Sept. 1936, p. 6.
“Class Of 1908 Presents Eliot Gate To Harvard.” The Sun, 18 Dec. 1935, p. 11.
“Harvard Memorial Gate To Guard Conant Garage.” New York Times, 1935, p. 12.
“Harvard Class of ’08 To Finish Yard Fence.” New York Times, 1935, p. 28.
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