Littauer Center (KSG)
Address79, John F. Kennedy Street, Cambridge, MA, United States of America, 02138
Site Number706
Building Root Number
02111
Architect (Original)
ARC / Architectural Resources Cambridge, Inc.
Constructed
1978
Building Acquired 1978
Building Acquired 1978
StatusActive
Site Name HistoryThe site is named after Lucius Littauer (1859 – 1944), an American politician, businessman and philanthropist.Historical NotesLittauer Center was designed by Architectural Resources Cambridge and opened in 1978. It was built for the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. The buildings is named for Lucius Littauer (1859 – 1944), an American politician, businessman and philanthropist.Additional InformationGeneral information by and about the Littauer Center, Harvard University Archives call number HUB 1525.2
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