McCurdy Track
Address79, North Harvard Street, Boston (Allston), MA, United States of America, 02134
Site Number866
Building Root Number
03880
Architect (Original)
Unknown
Building Acquired
1983
Constructed 1983
Constructed 1983
StatusActive
Site Name HistoryThe site is named after William "Bill" Walkers McCurdy, the head coach of Harvard men's track and field and cross country from 1952 to 1982.Historical NotesMcCurdy Track was built in 1983 close to the newly constructed Blodgett Pool, Bright Hockey Center, and Gordon Indoor Track Center with the intention of replacing two existing cinder tracks. The track used a new design that was intended minimize a runner’s contact on the surface and lengthen their strides. The construction was supported by donations from alumni, Friends of Harvard Track, and the Harvard Business School. Additional InformationHartman, Becky. “New Track to Honor McCurdy.” The Harvard Crimson, 3 May 1985, https://www.thecrimson.com/article/1985/5/3/new-track-to-honor-mccurdy-pnaming/?page=single.
Staff, Bob Monahan Globe. “Harvard on Fast Track.” Boston Globe, 15 June 1983, p. 54.
Harvard University. McCurdy Track Commemorative Tile, 1985. Harvard University Archives call number HUB 1545.2
