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Observatory Commons [Sold]

Address243-245, Concord Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States of America, 02138
Alternate Address239, Concord Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States of America, 02138
Site Number556
Historic CAPS Identifier L165.245
Building Root Number 06190
Architect (Original) Woo and Williams
Land Acquired 1986
Constructed 1989
Sold 2001
StatusActive
Materials for this building in our collection are not fully processed at this time.
Site Name HistoryThe site is named after its proximity to the Harvard Observatory.Historical NotesObservatory Commons is a 22-unit condominium complex designed by world-renowned architect, Kyu Sung Woo and built by Harvard University in 1987.Additional Information
Campbell, Robert. “Good Houses Make Good Neighbors.” Boston Globe, 19 Sept. 1989, p. 61.
“Harvard Eyes Faculty Housing Project.” Cambridge Chronicle, 23 Oct. 1986, p. 1.
“Harvard Offers Space for Displaced Library.” Cambridge Chronicle, 18 Dec. 1986, p. 3.
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