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This image shows an open scrapbook or archival album, displaying two newspaper clippings from October 4, 1990, carefully mounted on yellowed, aged paper pages.
The clippings are from the Harvard Crimson, the student newspaper of Harvard University, as indicated by the masthead and address "HARVARD CRIMSON, CAMBRIDGE, MA." on one clipping.
Main Headline:
"City to Delay Demolition of Cambridge St. H"
By WILLIAM E. MCKIBBEN
This article details a decision by the Cambridge Historical Commission to delay granting Harvard University a demolition permit for a three-story frame house at 1746 Cambridge Street. The house was deemed “historically significant” and was slated for demolition to make way for an expansion of the Fogg Art Museum. The article quotes Seymour N. Slive, director of the Fogg, and Susan Maycock, historian on the Historical Commission, who called the house “out of context” with its surroundings and “unimpressive.” The demolition permit was delayed for six months to consider alternative preservation methods.
Top Clipping Headline:
"Fogg’s art"
This is a shorter news item announcing the resumption of the Fogg Art Museum’s tradition of Sunday afternoon concerts at Harvard University. The concerts, to be held in the museum’s Naumburg Room (which was “not generally open to the public”), would feature American piano music. The season ran from October 13, 1990, through March 10, 1991.
Bottom Clipping Headline:
"House-Saving"
This editorial or opinion piece reacts to the Historical Commission’s decision. It critiques Harvard’s stance and public pressure tactics, quoting Charles Sullivan, executive director of the Historical Commission, who accused Harvard of wanting to “destroy a cultural artifact.” The article calls the house “far from unique” and “the last gasp of the mansard style,” and suggests that the historical commission’s decision was politically motivated and legally flawed, noting the commission can only delay demolition for six months.
The clippings document a local historic preservation controversy in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1990, centered on Harvard University’s plans to demolish a 19th-century house to expand the Fogg Art Museum — a debate that involved the city’s historical commission, university administrators, and public opinion. The articles capture the tension between institutional development and historic preservation.
The image shows a collection of aged newspaper clippings pasted into a scrapbook or album. The clippings are from different newspapers, including "The Harvard Crimson," and feature articles dated October 4, 1980. The headlines and content of the articles discuss historical preservation issues, focusing on the demolition of a house at 1746 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, which is claimed to be historically significant. The articles describe the decision by the Cambridge Historical Commission to delay the demolition of the house, stating that it was "historically significant." There are also mentions of cultural events at the Fogg Art Museum, such as a concert series, and the preservation efforts being made to protect the property. The clippings are displayed on an off-white background, and some are partially visible or overlapping, suggesting they have been accumulated over time and may have been part of a larger collection of historical documents.
The image shows an open book or scrapbook with several newspaper clippings and documents pasted on the pages. The clippings are dated from October 1980.
Top Left Clipping:
Top Right Clipping:
Bottom Right Clipping:
The documents appear to be part of a collection or archive related to historical preservation and the Fogg Museum expansion. The pages are yellowed, indicating they are from an older document, and the clippings are taped to the pages. There is also a torn piece of paper at the top, partially obscuring the content.
The image appears to be a page from a newspaper or a magazine. The page is open, revealing both sides of the paper. The left side features a headline that reads "City to Delay Demol / Of Cambridge St H" with a byline that reads "by William E. McKibben." Below the headline, there is a photograph of a building, possibly the Cambridge Street House, with some text next to it.
The right side of the page has a headline that reads "House-Saving" and "Fogg's art." Below these headlines, there are several paragraphs of text, likely discussing the preservation of the Cambridge Street House and the art of Fogg. There is also a smaller photograph of a person, possibly related to the story, with a caption underneath.
The paper has a slightly aged appearance, with some creases and folds visible. The text is in black, and the headlines are in a larger font than the body text. The layout is typical of a newspaper or magazine, with headlines, photographs, and text arranged in a structured manner.
The image appears to be a spread of a newspaper or magazine with multiple articles and clippings. The articles seem to be related to the history and preservation of buildings in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Some key details:
The top left article is about the city of Cambridge delaying the demolition of a historically significant house at 1746 Cambridge Street. The board of the Cambridge Historical Commission refused to grant Harvard University a permit to demolish the house.
The top right article is about the Fogg Art Museum's tradition of Sunday afternoon concerts at Harvard University returning to a new location in the fall of 1980. The new location will be a piano music concert hall with a setting of the museum's Neumburg piano.
The bottom article discusses the Cambridge Historical Commission's review of a proposal to demolish a century-old house on Allston Burr Hall to make room for the museum's expansion. The commission rejected the proposal.
The middle article mentions that the Fogg Art Museum's director Seymour N. Slive presented a fiery presentation to the commission, stating that the demolition of the house was impractical and that the commission should not require similar approval for future demolitions.
The articles mention the architectural and historical significance of the buildings in question, with descriptions of them as "robust" and "simply marvelous."
So in summary, the image shows multiple articles focused on the preservation and demolition of historically significant buildings in Cambridge, Massachusetts, particularly related to Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum.
The image shows an open newspaper page from The Harvard Crimson, dated Friday, October 24, 1980. The page features two main articles:
The overall layout and content suggest the newspaper is reporting on local news, particularly focusing on the preservation efforts for a historic building and the activities of the Fogg Art Museum. The articles provide context about the historical significance of the house and the ongoing debate surrounding its demolition.
This image shows a scrapbook-style collection of newspaper clippings about historic preservation, architecture, or public buildings. The articles are physically pasted or attached to a page and overlap to some extent. Visible headlines include "City to Delay Demol..." (likely "City to Delay Demolition"), "Fogg's Art," and "House-Saving." The contents seem to discuss topics related to historic preservation, specifically the demolition delay of a building in Cambridge and other related subjects. There are visible stamps and labels indicating publication dates like "Oct 4, 1980." The clippings are yellowed with age, suggesting they were preserved over a long period, and might hold historical or archival importance.
The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings and articles, with a focus on two main articles that are mostly visible. The background is yellow, suggesting the papers are aged or have yellowed over time.
The largest and most prominent article is headlined "City to Delay Demo | Of Cambridge St. H". This article is from a publication named "The H", which is Volume CLXXI, No. 22, and is dated Friday, October 24, 1980. The piece, written by William E. McKibben, discusses a three-story firehouse in Cambridge historically significant and the city's decision to grant a Harvard demolition permit for a future date.
There's another article with the headline "House-Saving", visible on the bottom right of the image. This article mentions a historical commission's vote on an unspecified issue and makes references to a director from the Fogg Museum and the Harvard administration's role in a decision process.
A smaller clipping from the "Clinton Daily Item Clinton, Iowa" dated October 4, 1980, can be partially seen on the right side, overlapping the main article. The visible title says "Fogg's art", likely referring to an art exhibit or event related to the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.
There are other pieces of text and articles in the image that are mostly obscured or cropped out, making them difficult to read or understand in full context. The overall image has a sense of historical documentation or research, possibly related to architectural preservation and the arts.
The image shows a scrapbook or notebook page with several newspaper clippings attached to it. The clippings are mostly about topics related to historical preservation in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.
There are visible headlines such as "City to Delay Demolition Of Cambridge St. H..." and "House-Saving." These articles discuss debates and actions regarding the demolition of a historically significant frame house at 1746 Cambridge Street, which is associated with the Fogg Museum's expansion plans. The articles mention efforts by the Cambridge Historical Commission, university officials, and museum director Seymour Slive, who argue about preserving the house or delaying its demolition.
Another smaller clipping on the right side is about "Fogg's art," promoting the museum's concerts and events.
The overall theme of the page is centered on the tension between urban development and historical preservation in Cambridge, with particular attention given to the Fogg Museum and a specific historical house. The articles are dated around October 4, 1980. The page is secured with a staple on the top left corner.
An open scrapbook page filled with a collage of vintage newspaper clippings. The clippings are torn and taped onto the page, showing yellowed, aged paper with frayed edges. The left side features a large header starting with “The H” (likely Harvard Crimson) and a headline about a city delay/demo in Cambridge. On the right is a smaller clipping titled “Foggs’ art,” and toward the bottom-right a larger piece headed “House-Saving.” The pieces are arranged in an irregular collage, with several tiny articles and snippets filling the gaps. The overall look is archival and historic, as if documenting Cambridge/Harvard news from the past.