Harvard Union

Harvard Union is a student clubhouse on the Harvard University campus featuring classical architectural elements with formal columns, stone facades, and symmetrical design. The building provides a central gathering space where students meet for various campus activities and organizational functions.

The building was designed by the architectural firm McKim, Mead & White in the late 1800s as a dedicated space for student gatherings. It was created to support social and intellectual activities within the university community.

The building serves as a gathering place where students hold meetings, lectures, and social events that connect different groups across campus.

Access is typically restricted to members of the Harvard community and requires valid university identification. Visitors should check ahead to learn which areas are open to the public.

The building earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places early in its existence, recognizing its importance to student life on campus. This distinction reflects how the structure helped shape social and academic traditions that continue today.