51 Brattle Street
Address51, Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA, United States of America, 02138
Site Number220
Alternate Names
Washington Court
Building Root Number
04021
Architect (Original)
Newhall & Blevins
Constructed
1905
Land Acquired 1986
Building Acquired 1986
Land Acquired 1986
Building Acquired 1986
StatusActive
PIRC collection holdings for this building include original construction documentation.
Site Name HistoryThe site is named after its address.Historical Notes51 Brattle Street was built in 1905 as a private apartment building to a design by the local firm of Newhall and Blevins. Harvard acquired the building in 1986. Today it is home to Harvard's Division of Continuing Education.Additional Information
“Washington Court.” Cambridge Chronicle, 9 Sept. 1905, p. 23.
“Washington Court.” Cambridge Chronicle, 8 Apr. 1905, p. 14.
“‘Washington Court.’ Dr. August’s Apartment Hotel.” Cambridge Tribune, 8 Apr. 1905, p. 9.
“Name Preserved.” Cambridge Tribune, 8 Apr. 1905, p. 11.