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The image appears to be a page from a historical newspaper, specifically "The Harvard Crimson," dated Friday, October 3, 1980. The headline reads "City to Delay Demolition Of Cambridge St. House." The article discusses a decision by the Cambridge Historical Commission to grant Harvard a demolition permit for a house at 1746 Cambridge St., but with a six-month moratorium on demolition. The commission ruled that the house was historically significant, a "very robust and inventive" example of the architecture of James Fogarty, a local designer popular during the late 1880s. The article also mentions that the city's Historical Commission had granted Harvard permission to tear down a house on the right, 1750 Cambridge St., but with a six-month moratorium on demolition of that house as well. The article includes a photograph of the house at 1746 Cambridge St. and quotes from various sources, including William E. McKibben, a historical commissioner, and Seymour N. Slive, the director of the Fogg Museum. The article also discusses the proposed demolition of the house's site and the university's plans for the new 60,000 square foot wing.

The image is of a historical newspaper clipping from "The Harvard Crimson," dated Friday, October 3, 1980. The headline reads "City to Delay Demolition Of Cambridge St. House," written by William E. McKibben. The article discusses the Cambridge Historical Commission's decision to delay the demolition of a three-story frame house at 1746 Cambridge Street, which Harvard University planned to tear down for the expansion of the Fogg Museum.

The newspaper clipping includes a photograph of the house in question, which is described as "historically significant." The article mentions that the commission granted a six-month delay for demolition, during which Harvard could consider alternative methods of preserving the building. It also notes that the commission granted a demolition permit for another house at 1750 Cambridge Street, which is more directly in the path of the Fogg expansion.

The article further details the historical significance of the house at 1746 Cambridge Street, describing it as a "very robust and inventive" example of the architecture of James Fogarty, a local designer in vogue during the late 1880s. The house is also referred to as "the most energetic and best preserved" of a series of houses Fogarty built which were Queen Anne-mansard hybrids.

There is also a section titled "Our Garden," discussing the future use of the house site. The article includes quotes from various officials and historians, providing insight into the debate surrounding the house's fate and the expansion plans for the Fogg Museum.

This image shows an open newspaper clipping mounted on a display board. The newspaper is The Harvard Crimson, Volume CLXXI, No. 22, dated Friday, October 3, 1980, published in Cambridge, Mass., and priced at twenty cents.

The main headline reads:

City to Delay Demolition Of Cambridge St. House

The article, written by William E. McKibben, reports that the Cambridge Historical Commission has refused to grant Harvard University a demolition permit for a historic three-story frame house at 1746 Cambridge St. The Commission ruled the house was “historically significant” and granted only a six-month delay to allow time for the University to consider other methods of preserving it.

The article explains the house is part of the planned expansion of the Fogg Museum. Harvard officials argued that the delay would not interfere with construction, which wouldn’t begin until the following spring. The Commission also granted a demolition permit for another house at 1750 Cambridge St., which is more directly in the path of the Fogg expansion.

The article includes a black-and-white photograph of the house at 1746 Cambridge St., described by historian Susan Maycock as a “very robust and inventive” example of James Foggarty’s late 1800s Queen Anne manor design.

Key quotes include:

• Seymour N. Slive, director of the Fogg, calling the building “a last gasp of the mansard style” and “out of context with the neighborhood.”
• Slive also offered to sell the house for a dollar “to anyone who will move it away.”
• Charles Sullivan, executive director of the Historical Commission, criticized Harvard’s plan as ironic, given the Fogg’s mission as a repository of cultural artifacts.

The article highlights the tension between historical preservation and institutional expansion. The newspaper page shows signs of age, with some yellowing and torn edges, and is taped to a beige backing board. Above the newspaper, partially visible, is another clipping from October 24, 1980, suggesting this is part of an archival or exhibit display related to the Fogg Museum’s expansion efforts in the early 1980s.

In summary, the image documents a 1980 local controversy over the preservation of a historic house threatened by Harvard University’s museum expansion, as reported in The Harvard Crimson.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from "The Harvard Crimson" dated October 3, 1980. The headline reads "City to Delay Demolition / Of Cambridge St. House." The clipping is part of a larger document, likely a scrapbook or archive, as indicated by the torn edges and the presence of other papers and clippings in the background. The article discusses the decision by the city to delay the demolition of a historic house on Cambridge Street, which Harvard University plans to demolish for an expansion of the Fogg Museum. The article includes a photograph of the house, a quote from a city official, and details about the house's historical significance and architectural design.

The image is a page from a newspaper, specifically "The Harvard Crimson," dated Friday, October 3, 1980. The headline reads "City to Delay Demolition Of Cambridge St. House." The article discusses the city's decision to delay the demolition of a three-story house on Cambridge Street, which was considered historically significant. The article mentions that the Historical Commission had previously refused to grant Harvard a demolition permit for the house, which was part of a planned expansion for the Fogg Art Museum. The article includes quotes from various officials, such as Seymour N. Slovin, director of the Fogg Museum, and Susan Mayeck, an architectural historian. The article also discusses the historical significance of the house and its architectural style, which was described as "inventive" and "robust." The article includes a photograph of the house, which is depicted in black and white.

The image shows a page from The Harvard Crimson, a student newspaper, dated Friday, October 3, 1980, from Cambridge, Massachusetts. The headline prominently displayed at the top reads: "City to Delay Demolition Of Cambridge St. House", indicating a significant news story about the preservation efforts for a historic building.

Key Details:

1. Headline and Subheading:

   • The main headline is "City to Delay Demolition Of Cambridge St. House", suggesting that the city has decided to postpone the demolition of a building located on Cambridge Street.
   • The article is attributed to William E. McKibben.

2. Content Overview:

   • The article discusses the Cambridge Historical Commission's decision to refuse a demolition permit for the 1746 Cambridge Street house, which was planned for expansion of the Fogg Art Museum.
   • The house is described as "historically significant" and part of a series of preserved structures designed by James Fagan, an 1880 architect.
   • The Harvard University Board of Overseers had initially granted a demolition permit, but the Historical Commission intervened, citing the building's historical and architectural value.

3. Visual Elements:

   • On the right side of the page, there is a photograph of the 1746 Cambridge Street house. The image shows the exterior of the building, highlighting its architectural details, such as windows, brickwork, and overall structure. The photo is accompanied by a caption that reads:

     "The city's Historical Commission yesterday granted Harvard permission to tear down the home on the right, 1750 Cambridge St. But the city placed a six-month moratorium on demolition of the other building, which University officials say must also come down to make room for the museum's expansion of the Fogg Museum."

   • The photograph provides a visual representation of the subject of the article, emphasizing the building's historical significance.

4. Additional Text:

   • The article includes quotes from Seymour N. Sive, director of the Fogg Art Museum, who describes the house as "the last gasp of the mansard style" and "the last of the Fogg's collection of houses preserved."
   • There is also mention of Susan Majewski, an architectural historian, who refers to the house as "the most energetic and best preserved" example of its kind.
   • The article discusses the University's plans to use the site for a 60,000 square foot wing of the museum, which would include a staggered sculpture garden and open serve.

5. Layout and Design:

   • The page is formatted in a classic newspaper style, with a clear hierarchy of information: the headline at the top, followed by subheadings, body text, and a photograph.
   • The date and location ("Cambridge, Mass., Friday, October 3, 1980") are printed at the top, along with the newspaper's name, volume, and issue number (Volume CXLXI, No. 22).
   • The price of the newspaper is listed as Twenty Cents.

Contextual Notes:

• The article reflects a period of preservation debates in the late 20th century, where historical buildings often faced conflict with modern development needs.
• The Cambridge Historical Commission plays a central role in the story, highlighting the tension between university expansion plans and historical preservation efforts.

Overall, the image captures a moment of historical significance, showcasing both the textual and visual elements of a news story about the preservation of a historic building in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

This image shows a page from a newspaper, specifically "The Harvard Crimson," which is the student newspaper of Harvard University. The edition is dated Friday, October 3, 1980. The main headline on the page reads "City to Delay Demolition of Cambridge St. House," written by William E. McKibben. The article beneath the headline discusses some controversy regarding the delay of a demolition of a historically significant house.

There's a photograph accompanying the article showing a building, presumably the house in question. The condition of the newspaper is not pristine—there are some tears, and the top edge appears frayed or damaged. The page is somewhat yellowed and faded, which typically happens to paper with age.

On the right-hand side, there's a column for "The Weather," although the details of the weather are not visible in the image, and the text "Breaking" is visible below it. The newspaper's price is indicated as "TWENTY CENTS."

The lower section of the newspaper contains more text that is cut off, and it is placed on top of some other paper materials that are not fully visible in the image. The overall setting suggests that this image might have been taken for archival or documentation purposes.

The image shows a page from an old newspaper called "The Harvard Crimson," dated Friday, October 3, 1980. The headline reads "City to Delay Demolition Of Cambridge St. House." The article is written by William E. McKibben and discusses a ruling that delays the demolition of a three-story frame house at 1746 Cambridge Street, deemed historically significant by the Cambridge Historical Commission. The commission refused to grant Harvard a demolition permit for this house, which was slated to be torn down as part of the Fogg Museum expansion. The delay is a six-month moratorium, with the possibility of demolition starting next spring.

The article mentions that the house is considered a "very robust and inventive" example of architecture by James Fogarty from the late 1880s, specifically a Queen Anne-mansard hybrid style. It includes quotes from historical commission officials and details about the house being used as a staging area during construction before eventually serving as a sculpture garden and open space.

There is a black-and-white photograph on the right side of the page showing the house at 1746 Cambridge Street. The photo is accompanied by a caption that reiterates the moratorium on demolition granted to Harvard by the city's historical commission.

Some parts of the article and the page have been cut out or obscured, but enough of the text is visible to understand the main story about the preservation effort delaying the demolition of the historic Cambridge Street house for Harvard's museum expansion. The overall tone reflects concern about preserving architectural and historical heritage.

This image shows a page from The Harvard Crimson, a student newspaper at Harvard University, dated Friday, October 3, 1980. The headline reads, “City to Delay Demolition Of Cambridge St. House,” accompanied by a black-and-white photograph of a house on Cambridge Street. The article describes a delay in a demolition plan due to historical preservation concerns.

The page features various columns of text, offering detailed explanations and quotes from involved parties. Below the headline, some parts of the paper have been overlaid or obscured with blank pieces of paper, possibly for notes or emphasis. In the lower-left corner, an area of the page has a visible yellowish-brown discoloration, likely from aging or adhesive residue.

The background suggests the page is part of a scrapbook or archival material. Multiple visible layers of paper stack behind this front page, hinting at a collection of articles.

This image shows a scrapbook-style page with clipped newspaper pages glued onto it. The main clipping is from The Harvard Crimson front page. Key details visible:

• Large header: “The Harvard Crimson” across the top.
• Date and issue info: “Cambridge, Mass., Friday, October 3, 1980” with Volume CLXI, No. 22 and a price of twenty cents.
• Main headline: “City to Delay Demolition Of Cambridge St. House” with a byline (author’s name partially visible).
• A black-and-white photograph on the right side accompanying the article, showing a row of houses (one appears to be a structure slated for demolition).
• Additional columns of text and smaller articles around the main clipping, some of which are partially obscured or cropped.
• The page is aged, with yellowed paper and taped or pasted edges, and there are other clipped pieces layered underneath and around it, suggesting a collected archival page or scrapbook.

Overall, it’s an archival collage of Harvard Crimson clippings about a Cambridge demolition issue.