Gordon Track and Tennis Center
Address79, North Harvard Street, Boston (Allston), MA, United States of America, 02134
Site Number864
Building Root Number
03860
Architect (Original)
The Architects Collaborative, Inc.
Building Acquired
1977
Constructed 1977
Constructed 1977
StatusActive
Site Name HistoryThe site is named for Albert H. Gordon (1901-2009), Wall Street executive and Harvard benefactor.Historical NotesGordon Track was built in 1977, designed by The Architects Collaborative of Cambridge. It is the home of Harvard track and field.Additional Information
Lipman, Victor. “New Harvard Complex Looks Sporting.” Boston Globe, 30 June 1978, p. A8.
Harvard University. General Information by and about the Gordon Indoor Track and Tennis Facility. Harvard University Archives call number HUB 1462.202
Russell, Brenda A. “Track Facility Opens Officially With Meet and Alumni Reunion.” The Harvard Crimson, 21 Feb. 1978, https://www.thecrimson.com/article/1978/2/21/track-facility-opens-officially-with-meet/.
“Architects Named to Develop $17m Harvard Athletic Site.” Cambridge Chronicle, 2 Oct. 1975, p. 4.