Mower Hall
Address16, Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA, United States of America, 02138
Site Number953
Alternate Names
North Holden,
Holden Dormitories
Building Root Number
03367
Architect (Original)
Coolidge, Shepley, Bulfinch, and Abbott
Constructed
1925
Building Acquired 1925
Building Acquired 1925
StatusActive
Materials for this building in our collection are not fully processed at this time.
Site Name HistoryThe site is named as a memorial to Thomas G. Mower (A.B. 1810).Historical NotesMower Hall, added to Harvard Yard in 1925 in the Colonial Revival style to match its Colonial era neighbors, is a dormitory for first year students. It was designed by the Boston firm of Coolidge Shepley Bulfinch and Abbott. Partially funded by a gift of Sara E. Mower.Additional Information
Weber, Paul J. Photographs of Harvard University Buildings and Grounds Taken by Paul J. Weber, Ca. 1929-1931 and 1939. Harvard University Archives call number HUV 2329
“Will Name Holden Twins Lionel and Mower Halls.” The Harvard Crimson, 1 Apr. 1925, https://www.thecrimson.com/article/1925/4/1/will-name-holden-twins-lionel-and/.
“To Rename Two Halls at Harvard University.” Cambridge Chronicle, 11 Apr. 1925, p. 11.
“To Rename Two Halls at Harvard University.” Cambridge Chronicle, 11 Apr. 1925, p. 11.
“Will Name Holden Twins Lionel and Mower Halls.” The Harvard Crimson, 1 Apr. 1925, https://www.thecrimson.com/article/1925/4/1/will-name-holden-twins-lionel-and/.
General Information by and about Mower Hall. Harvard University Archives HUB 1582.2
This building has been designated by the University Planning Office as having a Notable Interior.