Linden Street Studios
Address8, Linden Street, Cambridge, MA, United States of America, 02138
Site Number860
Alternate Names
University Squash Courts,
Freshman Athletic Building and Squash Courts,
Randolph Tennis and Racquet Court Building,
Art Studios
Building Root Number
04450
Architect (Original)
Coolidge & Carlson
Constructed
1908
Land Acquired 1916
Building Acquired 1916
Land Acquired 1916
Building Acquired 1916
StatusActive
Site Name HistoryThe site is named after its address and function.Historical NotesThe Linden Street Studios were designed by Boston-based Coolidge and Carlson in 1908, built as squash courts by a private developer. Harvard acquired the building in 1916 along with Randolph Hall in exchange for College House, and currently uses it for art studios. Originally there were 14 courts of university use with 6 courts reserved for Adams House use.Additional Information
Randolph Tennis and Racquet Club. General Information by and about the Randolph Tennis and Racquet Club, 1913-1914. 1913. Harvard University Archives call number HUD 3731.
“New Athletic Building Done: Randolph Tennis and Racquet Courts for the Harvard Students Among the Finest In This Country.” The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Dec. 1908, p. 3.
“Cambridge to Have Indoor Tennis Court.” Boston Daily Globe, 26 Aug. 1908, p. 4.
“Randolph Squash Courts Become Harvard Gymnasium.” Cambridge Tribune, 1 Dec. 1917, p. 8.
“The New In-Door Tennis Court.” Cambridge Tribune, 29 Aug. 1908, p. 2.
This building has been designated by the University Planning Office as having a Notable Interior.