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The image is of a newspaper clipping from the "Harvard University Gazette" dated February 24, 1983. The main headline reads "Gift Funds New Busch-Reisinger Building." The article discusses a significant donation from Werner Otto, a German mail-order executive, to fund a new building for the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The new building, named Werner Otto Hall, is planned to be constructed immediately behind the Fogg Art Museum on Prescott Street.

Key points from the article include:

1. Donor Information: Werner Otto, the founder of the German mail-order company Otto Versand, has made a major contribution to fund the new museum building.

2. Building Details: The new building will cost an estimated $7 million and will include lighting, storage, and office space for the Busch-Reisinger Museum. It will also house the collections and offices of the Busch-Reisinger and Fogg Art Museums.

3. Architectural Design: The architectural firm Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects from New York is designing the building. The design aims to balance the spatial requirements of permanent collections and temporary exhibitions.

4. Museum Background: The Busch-Reisinger Museum focuses on the art of German-speaking Europe, particularly from the 1920s. It was founded in 1903 and has subsidiaries in several European nations. The museum's collection includes prints, drawings, and photographs.

5. Future Plans: The new building is expected to encourage both scholarly and general access to the museum's collections. It will also facilitate better integration with the Fogg Art Museum and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, creating a more cohesive art center at Harvard.

6. Exhibition: An exhibition showcasing architectural studies and a model of the new building is on display at the Fogg Museum.

The article is continued on another page, indicating more detailed information about the project and its implications for Harvard's art museums.

The image displays a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated February 24, 1989. The main article on the page is about the gift funds for the new Busch-Reisinger Building. The article includes a sketch of the planned building, named Werner Otto Hall, with an estimated cost of $7 million. The design features a building exterior of gray porcelain enamel panels, green Vermont slate, and pink granite. The building is planned to be located at 32 Quincy Street, with completion expected in 1991. The article mentions that the building will be a new home for the Busch-Reisinger Museum, honoring a West German mail-order firm for their support. The text also provides background on Otto Versand, the firm, and its philanthropic activities. Additionally, there is a section titled "Museum" that continues the discussion, detailing the museum's current location, its collection, and the planned new building that will better accommodate its resources. The article emphasizes the importance of the new building for the museum's collections, exhibitions, and research activities.

The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated February 24, 1989. The headline of the main article is "Gift Funds New Busch-Reisinger Building."

Here is a detailed summary of the content:

Main Article: Gift Funds New Busch-Reisinger Building

• Announcement: Harvard University has named a new building, the Busch-Reisinger Museum, in honor of a significant gift from a West German mail-order company, the Otto family. This gift, announced by President Derek Bok, will support the construction of the new building.
• Donor Background: Werner Otto, founder of the Werner Otto Foundation in 1969, has been a significant benefactor. His foundation has previously supported various initiatives, including medical research.
• Building Details: The new Werner Otto Hall will cost approximately $7 million. It will feature a facade of gray porcelain metal panels and pink granite, with construction expected to start immediately and completion anticipated in 1991.

Museum Section

• History and Purpose: The Busch-Reisinger Museum is the only museum in North America dedicated to the art of Central and Northern Europe, with a specific focus on German-speaking countries.
• Origins: The museum began with a gift from a group of Boston citizens in the early 20th century.
• Architectural Plans: The architectural design competition for the new building was won by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates and John Morris. The design includes additional spaces for the museum's collections, offices, and educational activities.
• Facility Enhancements: The new building will integrate the Busch-Reisinger collections more effectively with those of the Fogg Museum, enhancing research and teaching capabilities.

Additional Notes

• Museum's Expansion: The expansion aims to meet the growing needs for space and better facilities for the museum's collections and programs.
• Future Plans: Discussions and planning for the new building have been ongoing, with specific design elements and functionalities addressed to improve the museum's operations and public engagement.

The article also mentions that the new building will be part of a larger initiative to enhance the art museums at Harvard, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony planned for March 19.

Overall, the article highlights the generous donation, the architectural plans, and the future improvements for the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated February 24, 1989. It contains two articles related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Main Article:

• The headline reads "Gift Funds New Busch-Reisinger Building."
• The article announces that Harvard has named a new building for the Busch-Reisinger Museum in honor of Werner Otto Hall, after a major donation by Otto Versand, a West German mail-order firm.
• The building, named Werner Otto Hall, will be one of the world's largest mail-order marketing centers.
• The new building will be the home of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which focuses on art from Central and Northern Europe, particularly German Expressionism.
• Otto Versand, founded by Werner Otto, is a company that has supported numerous charitable activities, including medical research and children’s centers.
• The building will be located on Prescott Street behind the Fogg Art Museum and is expected to be completed in 1991, with an estimated cost of $7 million.
• The architectural design is by the firm of Gwathmey Siegel & Associates, known for their work on the Sackler Museum.

Design on Display:

• This article discusses the architectural design process for Werner Otto Hall.
• The design was selected from a public competition and will feature a modern architectural style with a clear sense of the museum’s identity.
• The design will integrate the Busch-Reisinger collections and activities with those of the other museums on campus, specifically the Fogg Museum.
• The new building will include exhibition spaces, study/storages, and a new Fine Arts Library.
• The main public access will be through a gallery corridor on the ground floor, with additional spaces on the first and second floors.
• The design includes a new plaza connecting the Busch-Reisinger building to the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts and the Fogg Museum.
• The exhibition is set to open in March 1989, showcasing the architectural drawings and models.

Overall, the page highlights the significant donation and the planned architectural design for a new museum building dedicated to European art at Harvard University.

The image is a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated February 24, 1989. The headline of the article is "Gift Funds New Busch-Reisinger Building."

The article discusses the naming and planning of a new building for the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The building will be called Werner Otto Hall, named after Werner Otto, a West German mail-order magnate and philanthropist. Otto's gift of $7 million is noted as a major contribution towards the museum's goal of creating a research and exhibition center dedicated to the art of Central and Northern Europe.

The new building, designed by the New York firm of Gwathmey Siegel & Associates, will include architectural studies and models that went on public display at the Fogg Museum. The design is intended to integrate the Busch-Reisinger collections with the teaching and research activities of the other two art museums on campus: the Fogg and the Sackler.

The article mentions that the new building will house the Busch-Reisinger Museum collections, offer additional space for the Fogg's Fine Arts Library, and provide facilities for students and scholars. The construction is expected to be completed in 1991.

Additionally, the article outlines the history of Otto Versand, now Otto, which was founded by Otto Versand in 1921 and has since expanded significantly. The article also touches on the firm's philanthropic activities, including support for medical research and the founding of the Werner Otto Foundation in 1969.

The image is a page from the February 24, 1989, issue of the Harvard University Gazette, specifically Volume LXXXV. The main focus of the article is on a significant building project at Harvard: the new Busch-Reisinger Building.

Here's a detailed summary:

Title: Gift Funds New Busch-Reisinger Building

1. Introduction to the Building:

   • Harvard is planning a new building for the Busch-Reisinger Museum in honor of Otto Versand, a West German mail-order merchant who made a substantial donation to support the project.

2. Building Details:

   • The building, called Werner Otto Hall, is estimated to cost $7 million.
   • It will be constructed with gray porcelain metal panels and will have a green Vermont slate roof.
   • The site is on Prescott Street, adjacent to the existing Fogg Museum.
   • The building is expected to be completed in 1991.

3. Purpose of the Building:

   • The building will house the collections of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and will also serve as an additional space for the Fogg Art Museum's Fine Arts Library.
   • It will incorporate extensive architectural studies and design to meet the museum's needs for research, exhibition, and public education.

4. Background on Otto Versand:

   • Otto Versand was born in 1928 and founded Otto Versand in 1969. He was involved in various activities, including the establishment of medical-research projects and the support of the German-speaking European art.
   • Otto Versand is noted for his contributions to German Expressionism and Northern and Central European art.

5. Architectural Display:

   • The architectural designs for Werner Otto Hall were displayed publicly at the Fogg Museum in late 1988.
   • The designs were praised for their aesthetic and functional integration with the museum’s requirements.

6. Additional Details on the New Building:

   • The new building will integrate the Busch-Reisinger collections with the Fogg Art Museum’s Fine Arts Library.
   • The structure will include spaces for exhibitions, study, and storage, emphasizing both research and public engagement.

7. Miscellaneous:

   • The article mentions the importance of the new building for the Fogg and Busch-Reisinger, aiming to enhance their respective functions and resources.

This comprehensive article highlights the significance of Otto Versand's donation in building the new Werner Otto Hall, enhancing the facilities for the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Fogg Art Museum.

The image shows a page from the "Harvard University Gazette," dated February 24, 1989, Vol. LXXXIV. The main headline reads "Gift Funds New Busch-Reisinger Building." There is an architectural drawing labeled "Plans for the new Werner Otto Hall," which is a building estimated to cost $7 million, featuring gray porcelain metal panels, green Vermont slate, and pink granite. The building site is described as being on Prescott St., behind the Fogg Museum, with completion expected in 1991.

The text explains that Harvard received funding for a new building planned for the Busch-Reisinger Museum, named Werner Otto Hall in honor of a West German mail-order executive who made a significant donation. The building will be a vital and active center for research, publication, and public exhibition of German-speaking Europe’s art.

Below the main article, there's a continuation titled "Museum," discussing the history of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, its unique status as the only museum in the U.S. devoted exclusively to German and North-Central European art, notable exhibits, and plans related to the new building. The text mentions various administrative and design aspects and notes events and discussions about the museum's future roles and collaborations.

The page appears to be part of a scrapbook or collection of newspaper clippings, as indicated by the surrounding pages and the way the article is cut and pasted onto the page.

This image shows a scanned page from the "Harvard University Gazette," dated February 24, 1989. The paper is Volume LXXXIV, possibly indicating the volume number of that publication year. Two articles are prominent on the page:

1. The headline reads "Gift Funds New Busch-Reisinger Building" with a subtitle that's too small to read clearly. It features a small illustration or architectural drawing of a building below the headline. The article discusses a planned new building for the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is Harvard's museum dedicated to the research of German-speaking countries' art. It mentions a donation from Werner Otto, a grant size, and indicates where the new building will be placed. The text also references the current exhibitions and plans for the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which at the time of publication was expected to be completed in 1991.

2. The second article is titled "Museum" and continues onto the scanned page from another page (indicated by "Continued from page 1/5"). This section seems to detail plans for the design and utilization of the museum space, mentioning various features and related academic and cultural plans for the new construction. It references displays, storage areas, and potential impact on academic studies even though the text is partially cut off.

The page also includes indications of where the articles continue, with one saying "(Continued on page 5)" at the end of the main article and the other indicating "Continued from page 1/5." The page number at the bottom of the scanned image is not completely visible.

The condition of the scanned Gazette page suggests that it is part of a bound volume of archival issues, as indicated by the stitched binding visible on the left edge of the image.

The image shows an open page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated February 24, 1989, Volume LXXIV. The page features two main articles:

Top Article: "Gift Funds New Busch-Reisinger Building"

• Headline: "Gift Funds New Busch-Reisinger Building"
• Content:
  • Discusses the naming of a new building at Harvard University in honor of Werner Otto, a West German philanthropist.
  • The building is named the Busch-Reisinger Hall, recognizing Werner Otto's significant financial support for the project.
  • The Busch-Reisinger Museum, founded in 1903, is highlighted as a major center for the study and exhibition of Central and Northern European art, particularly German Expressionism and the art of the 1920s.
  • The new building is planned to serve as an active center for research, publication, and public exhibitions of German-speaking European art.
  • An illustration of the building plans is included, showing a total cost estimated at $7 million. The building will feature Vermont slate and pink granite, with gray porcelain metal panels. Construction is expected to be completed in 1991.

Bottom Article: "Museum"

• Headline: "Museum"
• Content:
  • Focuses on the Fogg Art Museum and its expansion plans.
  • The new building, which will be connected directly to the Fogg, is designed to house the Siegel & Gallagher Fine Arts Library, providing additional space for collections and off-site storage.
  • The new structure is described as a three-story building with a tetrahedral shape, designed by the architectural firm Siegel & Gallagher.
  • The building will include a public Gawthley Newel Give a Free Talk space and will serve as an extension of the Fogg's collections and activities.
  • The article mentions that the new building will enhance the museum's ability to display its permanent collections, temporary exhibitions, and educational programs.
  • It also discusses the integration of the Busch-Reisinger Museum into the Fogg's central European art collection, emphasizing the building's role in connecting the two institutions.

Design and Layout:

• The page features a clean, newspaper-style layout with clear headings, subheadings, and body text.
• The top article includes an illustration of the building plans, providing a visual representation of the proposed structure.
• The bottom article continues from a previous page, as indicated by the note "(Continued from page 1)."
• The overall design is professional and typical of a university publication, with a focus on academic and institutional news.

Additional Details:

• The page is part of a bound volume, as indicated by the spine visible on the left side of the image.
• The text is typed in a serif font, consistent with formal publications of the era.
• The date and volume information are clearly displayed at the top of the page.

This page provides a snapshot of Harvard University's efforts to expand and enhance its art museum facilities in the late 1980s, highlighting both architectural and curatorial developments.

The image shows a page from the Harvard University Gazette, dated February 24, 1989. The page features an article titled "Gift Funds New Busch-Reisinger Building." The article is about the funding of a new building for the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is part of Harvard University. The building is named after Werner Otto, a West German mail-order executive who made a significant donation to the project. The article includes details about the building's design, location, and purpose, as well as the expected completion date. The page also includes a diagram of the new building's exterior and a photograph of the current museum.