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This image displays a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson, dated October 2, 1980, identified as a “New England Newsclip.” The article is titled:

City Reviews Harvard Demolition Plan
Fogg Wants to Raze Houses to Build Addition

The clipping, printed on off-white paper with black text, appears to be from a physical newspaper page, possibly cut or photocopied. It is affixed to a plain, light gray background.

Summary of the Article:

The article reports on a controversy surrounding Harvard University’s plan to demolish two historic houses located at 1746 and 1750 Cambridge Street in order to make room for an addition to the Fogg Museum.

• The Cambridge Historical Commission is set to review and potentially approve or deny Harvard’s request for a demolition permit.
• Charles Sullivan, executive director of the Commission, argues that the houses — both over 50 years old and designed by architect James Foggarty in 1887 and 1888 — are “historically significant.”
• The home at 1746 Cambridge St. is described as a “Queen Anne styled Mansard House,” unique in the area.
• If the Commission denies the permit, Harvard would have to wait at least six months before proceeding, making construction “far more expensive.”
• Richard G. Leahy, associate dean for resources and planning, states the university needs the site as a “staging area” for construction of a 60,000 square foot building scheduled for the next spring.
• A $5 million gift from New York millionaire Dr. Arthur M. Sackler will finance most of the construction and operation of the new building, but Fogg still needs “a few million more.”
• The article also includes a continuation box labeled “Fogg (continued from page 1)” which notes Sullivan’s criticism that it is “ironic” for the Fogg Museum — a “repository of cultural artifacts” — to destroy a building that is itself a cultural artifact. Sullivan also states that if given the six-month delay, he will try to bring public pressure to save the buildings.

The article is signed by R.O.B. and W.E.M.

Visual Details:

• The headline is in a large, bold serif font, with a subhead in a slightly smaller bold font.
• The text is laid out in two columns, with the second column beginning with a continuation box.
• The newspaper’s masthead at the top left reads “HARVARD CRIMSON CAMBRIDGE, MA. D. 15,000,” indicating the publication and perhaps the date or issue number.
• The clipping shows signs of age, with slight yellowing and a faint crease or fold mark near the center.

This article captures a pivotal moment in Cambridge’s urban heritage, highlighting the tension between institutional expansion and historic preservation.

The image is a scanned copy of a newspaper article titled "City Reviews Harvard Demolition Plan" from the "Harvard Crimson" dated October 2, 1980. The article discusses the Cambridge Historical Commission's decision to consider allowing Harvard University to demolish two historic houses at 1746 and 1750 Cambridge Street to make room for the Fogg Museum’s planned addition.

Key points in the article include:

• The Fogg Museum is in need of additional space, as their current facilities are outdated and costly to maintain.
• The houses, built in 1887 and 1888, are deemed historically significant and are over 50 years old, requiring the University to obtain approval from the Historical Commission before demolition.
• If the demolition is approved, it will require a delay of at least six months to obtain necessary permits.
• The Fogg Museum plans to raise additional funds to cover the cost of the new building, estimated to be around $5 million.
• The houses are described as examples of a "Queen Anne styled Mansard House," which makes them unique in the area.

The article also mentions the potential for public pressure to be applied to Harvard if the demolition is approved, as the university has not been cooperative in preserving the historic structures.

This image is a photograph of a newspaper page from "The Harvard Crimson," dated October 2, 1980. The headline reads, "City Reviews Harvard Demolition Plan" with the subheading "Fogg Wants to Raze Houses to Build Addition." The article discusses the Cambridge Historical Commission's decision to consider allowing Harvard University to demolish two houses on Cambridge Street to make room for an addition to the Fogg Museum.

Key points in the article include:

• The Cambridge Historical Commission will consider allowing the demolition of two houses that are over 50 years old.
• Charles Sullivan, the executive director of the Commission, argues that the houses are historically significant and the University's request should be denied.
• The University needs the site for a "staging area" for construction work on a 60,000 square foot building.
• The proposed new building will cost more than $5 million, with a significant portion of the funds coming from a gift from Dr. Arthur M. Sackler.
• The article mentions the historical significance of the two houses, which were built in 1887 and 1888 by architect James Fogarty.
• The continuation of the article is indicated at the bottom right corner.

The page is partially folded, obscuring part of the text, and there is a large blank space in the middle, possibly where an image or advertisement was supposed to be. The overall condition of the page suggests it is a physical copy of the newspaper.

The image is a scanned newspaper clipping from the "Harvard Crimson," dated October 2, 1980. The clipping is from the "New England" section and contains an article titled "City Reviews Harvard Demolition Plan." The article is about a controversy surrounding Harvard University's proposal to demolish two historic houses on Cambridge Street to make way for a new Fogg Museum addition.

The article reports that the Cambridge Historical Commission is considering Harvard's request to demolish the two houses, which are over 50 years old. Charles Sullivan, executive director of the Commission, argues that the board should deny the University's request because the buildings are historically significant. He plans to submit working drawings to the Corporation by March, with assistance from Suzanne J. Doeringer, assistant to the director of the Fogg.

Harvard needs the site of the two houses as a "staging area" for construction work on the 50,000 square foot building, scheduled to be completed by next spring, according to Richard G. Leahy, associate dean of the Faculty for resources and planning. The University could proceed with the construction without the two buildings, but it would complicate the process.

The article also mentions that the buildings, constructed in 1877 and 1888 by architect James Fogarty, are "an example of a Queen Anne styled Mansard House," unlike any other in the area, according to Sullivan. If the commission agrees with Sullivan's assessment that the buildings are historically valuable, it will try to work with the owner to preserve the structure.

Harvard Artifacts has shown no willingness to work with the University, according to Sullivan, who finds it "ironic" that the Fogg—a repository of cultural artifacts—is about to destroy a building that is also a cultural artifact. If the six-month delay is granted, Sullivan says he would try to bring public pressure on the University to save the buildings.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson dated October 2, 1980. The headline reads "City Reviews Harvard Demolition Plan." The article discusses Harvard University's proposal to demolish two historic houses on Cambridge Street to make room for an addition to the Fogg Museum. The Cambridge Historical Commission is considering allowing Harvard to demolish the houses, which were built in 1746 and 1750. The article mentions that Harvard needs the site for a "staging area" for construction work on a 60,000 square foot building scheduled to begin next spring. The article also notes that Harvard has received a $5 million gift from New York millionaire Dr. Arthur M. Sackler to finance most of the construction and operation of the new building. The article quotes Charles Sullivan, executive director of the Cambridge Historical Commission, who argues that the board should deny the University's requests because the buildings are historically significant.

Description of the Image:

The image is a scanned page from the Harvard Crimson, a student newspaper, dated October 2, 1980, from Cambridge, MA. The page features an article titled "City Reviews Harvard Demolition Plan", with a subheading: "Fogg Wants to Raze Houses to Build Addition." The article discusses a controversial plan by Harvard University to demolish two historic houses on Cambridge Street to make way for an addition to the Fogg Art Museum.

Key Details from the Article:

1. Context and Main Issue:

   • The Cambridge Historical Commission is set to consider Harvard's request to demolish two historic houses on Cambridge Street.
   • These houses, built in 1746 and 1750, are over 50 years old and are considered historically significant.
   • Harvard seeks to remove them to create space for a new addition to the Fogg Art Museum, which requires a 60,000-square-foot building.

2. Harvard's Position:

   • Harvard argues that the demolition is necessary to proceed with construction, which is scheduled for next spring.
   • The university has received a $5 million gift from New York millionaire Dr. Arthur M. Sackler to finance the project.
   • Harvard believes the new addition is essential for the museum's operations and expansion.

3. Historical Commission's Stance:

   • Charles Sullivan, executive director of the Cambridge Historical Commission, plans to argue against the demolition, stating that the houses are historically valuable.
   • If the commission denies the demolition permit, Harvard would have to wait at least six months before proceeding, potentially delaying the project significantly.

4. Architectural and Financial Details:

   • The architects have completed the design development stage and will submit working drawings to the Corporation for the Fogg by March.
   • The Fogg still needs to raise additional funds to cover the construction and operation costs of the new building.

5. Public and Cultural Concerns:

   • Sullivan highlights the irony of Harvard, a repository of cultural artifacts, planning to destroy a historic building that is itself a cultural artifact.
   • He expresses hope to work with the building’s owner to preserve the structure and suggests using publicity to generate public pressure to save the buildings.

6. Additional Demolition Plans:

   • The article also mentions Harvard's plan to demolish the Alston Burr Lecture Hall to make room for a new museum wing. This demolition is necessary to allow easy access to the construction site.
   • If the historic houses are not torn down, Harvard claims there would be no way to park a crane without moving equipment onto a sidewalk.

Visual Layout:

• The article is formatted in a typical newspaper style, with a clear headline, subheading, and body text divided into paragraphs.
• The page includes a small illustration or photograph of the Fogg Art Museum (labeled "Fogg") in the lower right corner, which appears to be a continuation from a previous page.
• The article is signed at the bottom by R.O.B. and W.E.M., likely the authors or reporters.

Overall Tone:

The article presents a balanced view of the conflict, highlighting both Harvard's need for expansion and the historical significance of the buildings. It underscores the tension between development and preservation, reflecting broader debates about urban planning and heritage conservation.

This image shows a newspaper clipping from "The Harvard Crimson," dated October 2, 1980. The main headline reads "City Reviews Harvard Demolition Plan" and the subheadline states "Fogg Wants to Raze Houses to Build Addition". The article discusses the Cambridge Historical Commission considering Harvard's request to demolish two Cambridge St. houses to "make room for the Fogg Museum's planned addition."

The article mentions that Charles Sullivan, the executive director of the Commission, suggests that the buildings should be preserved because they are "historically significant," being more than 50 years old. There is also mention of a $5 million gift from New York millionaire Dr. Arthur M. Sackler toward the construction of the new building.

The text is partially obscured by the fold of the paper, but the discernible parts talk about issues related to architectural heritage, university expansion, and potential delays to construction plans due to the dispute over historical preservation.

The clipping includes some additional text and appears to continue on a different page with the text "Fogg continued from page 1". The page header includes the newspaper name, location in Cambridge, MA, and a price of 15,000, which likely refers to its circulation number rather than the price of the paper.

The image is of a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson dated October 2, 1980. The article is titled "City Reviews Harvard Demolition Plan," with a subheading "Fogg Wants to Raze Houses to Build Addition."

The article discusses the Cambridge Historical Commission's consideration of allowing Harvard to demolish two Cambridge street houses to make room for an addition to the Fogg Museum. Charles Sullivan, executive director of the Commission, testified that the board should deny Harvard's request because the buildings are historically significant. The houses are over 50 years old, and Harvard must get demolition permits for such buildings, which usually involve a wait of six months.

Harvard plans to use the site as a staging area for construction work on a new 60,000 square foot building scheduled for the next spring. Richard G. Leahy, an associate dean of the Faculty for resources and planning, stated Harvard needs the site for construction and that moving the two buildings is too expensive.

Lewis A. Amistead, assistant vice-president for government and community affairs, described the project and mentioned a $5 million gift from New York millionaire Dr. Arthur M. Sackler to help finance most of the construction and operation costs of the new building. However, the Fogg still needs to raise a few million more.

The article continues, mentioning the historical value of the buildings. The houses are from the 1700s and 1800s, including architectural styles such as Queen Anne. Sullivan suggested the buildings are historically valuable and said he would try to work with the owner to preserve the structure.

Sullivan also commented on Harvard's lack of willingness to work with preservation efforts and plans to bring public pressure on the University to save the buildings if a six-month demolition delay is granted. Publicity is seen as the only tool available.

Finally, the University plans to demolish the Allston Burr Lecture Hall to make room for the new museum wing and needs the land for safe construction access, as noted by Leahy.

This is a newspaper clipping with the headline "City Reviews Harvard Demolition Plan: Fogg Wants to Raze Houses to Build Addition." The article discusses Harvard University's proposal to demolish two historic Cambridge houses to make way for an addition to the Fogg Museum. It mentions opposition from the Cambridge Historical Commission due to the historical significance of the buildings.

Highlights include:

• Arguments by Harvard representatives about the necessity of demolishing the houses to facilitate museum expansion.
• The historical significance of the homes, built in the late 19th century, and designed by a well-known architect.
• A $15-million donation from a benefactor to support the construction.
• Statements about challenges, including financial constraints and public opinion, as well as the complications of a potential six-month delay in the demolition approval.

The text on the reverse side of the clipping is partially visible but not fully legible. The clipping shows a stamp with "Harvard Crimson, Cambridge, MA," and is dated October 2, 1980.

• The image is a collage of vintage newspaper clippings printed in black and white.
• The main headline across the top reads: “City Reviews Harvard Demolition Plan” with a subheadline: “Fogg Wants to Raze Houses to Build Addition.”
• It’s dated Oct 2, 1980, and appears to be from the Harvard Crimson (Cambridge, MA).
• The articles discuss Harvard’s plan to demolish two Cambridge Street houses to make room for an addition to the Fogg Museum.
• The clippings mention the Cambridge Historical Commission and quotes from officials involved in the review (e.g., Charles Sullivan is referenced; there are mentions of architects, donors, and university officials).
• The pieces are torn and arranged on a gray background, giving the look of a mounted cut-out display.