Harvard Yard

Harvard Yard spans 22.4 acres of grass-covered grounds surrounded by iron fences with 27 gates and contains numerous academic buildings and dormitories.

Massachusetts Hall, constructed in 1720 within Harvard Yard, stands as the oldest building at Harvard and the second-oldest academic building in the United States.

The Tercentenary Theatre section of Harvard Yard functions as the central location for graduation ceremonies and major university gatherings throughout the academic year.

Students access multiple academic resources in Harvard Yard, including Widener Library, Houghton Library for rare manuscripts, and Lamont Library for undergraduate studies.

The perimeter of Harvard Yard features different architectural styles, from traditional red-brick Georgian buildings to University Hall's white granite facade from 1815.

Location: Cambridge

GPS coordinates: 42.37445,-71.11724

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:38