Newell Boathouse

Newell Boathouse is a rowing training facility at Harvard University along the Charles River in Cambridge and contains two indoor rowing tanks, modern training equipment, and locker rooms for athletes. The facility sits positioned between Harvard Square and the Soldiers Field athletics complex.

The building was constructed in 1900 and named after Marshall Newell, a respected Harvard athlete who excelled in both rowing and football. It has served as the center for the university's varsity rowing program since its establishment.

The walls display rowing artifacts, championship plaques, and historical photographs that document the achievements of Harvard's men's rowing program across generations. These items reflect the values and traditions that have shaped the team over time.

The facility is restricted to varsity team members and is not open to the general public. Visitors can explore the nearby Charles River area to view the structure from the outside.

Harvard pays Massachusetts just one dollar annually under a thousand-year lease agreement for use of the riverfront property. This unusual arrangement is one of the longest lease terms in the country.

GPS coordinates: 42.36970,-71.12580

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:01