Harvard Forest - John G. Torrey Laboratory
Address324 Rear, North Main Street, Petersham, MA, United States of America, 01366
Alternate Address324 Rear, North Main Street, Athol, MA, United States of America, 01331
Site Number460
Alternate Names
Environmental Control and Greenhouse
Building Root Number
04182
Architect (Original)
Unknown
Constructed
1972
Building Acquired 1972
Renewed 1994
Building Acquired 1972
Renewed 1994
StatusActive
Site Name HistoryThe site is named for John Gordon Torrey, prominent researcher of tree physiology. He was the fifth director of the Maria Moors Cabot Foundation for Botanical Research and oversaw the expansion of the Harvard University Herbaria and the research facilities at the Harvard Forest. He was the Charles Bullard Professor of Forestry and the director of the Harvard Forest from 1984-1990.Historical NotesThe John G. Torrey Laboratory was officially opened in the fall of 1994 after extensive renovations to the building which provided research space for soil and plant science. Additional Information
"A Gift of Woodland." Cambridge Tribune, 26 Oct. 1907, p.10.
