Dana-Palmer House, Historic residence in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
The Dana-Palmer House stands at 16 Quincy Street, featuring Federal architecture with a Greek Revival porch and traditional New England design elements.
Built in 1823 for Richard Henry Dana, the house served as Harvard College's first astronomical observatory from 1839 to 1843 under William Cranch Bond's direction.
The residence has housed notable intellectuals, including philosopher William James and George Herbert Palmer, while functioning as part of Harvard University's academic community.
The Department of Comparative Literature currently occupies the building, which was relocated across Quincy Street in 1947 to accommodate campus expansion.
The structure underwent a significant transformation from residential space to observatory and back, requiring specialized architectural modifications at each stage.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.37306,-71.11500
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:31
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