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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the Harvard Crimson, dated October 1960. The articles are about the potential demolition of a historic house on Cambridge Street and the efforts to preserve it.

1. Main Article (Top Left):

   • Title: "City to Delay Demolition of Cambridge St. House"
   • Author: William F. McKibben
   • Content: The article discusses the Cambridge Historical Commission's decision to delay the demolition of a three-story frame house on Cambridge Street. The house, built in 1790, is one of the few remaining examples of 18th-century architecture in the area. Harvard University plans to demolish the house to make way for a new building. The Commission's delay is to allow further study and consideration of preserving the building.

2. Side Article (Top Right):

   • Title: "Fogg's Art"
   • Content: This article mentions the Fogg Art Museum's traveling exhibition of American paintings at Harvard University. The exhibition includes works by artists such as Rousseau, Eakins, Homer, and Ryder. The article also notes that the museum will reopen on February 15 after renovations.

3. Bottom Article (Bottom Right):

   • Title: "House-Saving"
   • Content: This article discusses the efforts of the city's historical commission to save the house on Cambridge Street. The commission faced pressure from the Fogg Museum director, Seymour Slive, who argued that the house was not historically significant enough to warrant preservation. The article highlights the debate between preserving historical architecture and the need for new university buildings.

The clippings are arranged in a scrapbook-like format, with some overlapping and taped together, indicating they were saved for historical or personal interest.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the early 1980s, specifically from October 1980. The clippings are centered around a historical debate concerning the demolition of a house at 1746 Cambridge Street, referred to as "The H."

Here are the main points from the articles:

1. The H Delayed Demolition (Left Page):

   • The headline reads "City to Delay Demol of Cambridge St. H."
   • The article by William E. McKibben discusses the Cambridge Historical Commission's refusal to grant Harvard University permission to demolish the 1746 house as part of the Fogg Museum expansion.
   • The historical significance of the house was highlighted, noting that it was built in the late 1740s and was a rare example of a house with a mansard roof.
   • The Cambridge Historical Commission and other officials expressed concerns over the timing of the construction, suggesting they would review the matter again later in the year.

2. Fogg’s Art (Right Top):

   • This section from the Clinton Daily Item discusses the Fogg Art Museum's tradition of Sunday afternoon concerts at Harvard University.
   • It announces the upcoming 1980-81 season, which starts on October 19, featuring performances of American piano music in the intimate setting of the house at 1746 Cambridge Street.

3. House-Saving (Right Bottom):

   • The article titled "House-Saving" talks about the efforts by the historical commission to save the house at 1746 Cambridge Street.
   • It mentions that the commission was impressed by the unique presentation from Fogg Museum director Seymour Slive and the historical significance of the building.
   • Charles Sullivan, executive director of the Harvard Crimson, was quoted, saying that the commission would try to bring public pressure on Harvard to allow the house to remain.
   • The article underscores the importance of the house as a historical artifact and its potential to be preserved as part of the cultural heritage.

Overall, the clippings reflect a community effort and historical preservation debate regarding the demolition of an old, significant house in Cambridge.

The image depicts two pages of a newspaper, both from different editions and dates. The left page is from "The Harvard Crimson" dated Friday, October 24, 1980, and the right page is from an unspecified newspaper dated October 4, 1980.

Left Page (The Harvard Crimson, October 24, 1980)

• Headline: "City to Delay Demol of Cambridge St. H"
• By William E. McKibben
• Content Summary:
  • The Cambridge Historical Commission has postponed granting Harvard a demolition permit for a house at 1740 Cambridge St., which is part of the planned Fogg Museum expansion.
  • The board requested that the University explore alternative methods to preserve the building, possibly by relocating it.
  • The house, built in 1740, is described as an excellent example of early New England architecture.
  • The board will reconvene in a month to further consider the proposals.
  • The article includes quotes from Seymour H. Slive, Director of the Fogg Museum, and Susan Mayo, a staff member of the Historical Commission.
  • The article also details the potential use of the house as a sculpture garden and the University's plans for the site.

Right Page (Unspecified Newspaper, October 4, 1980)

• Headline: "House-Saving"
• Content Summary:
  • The city’s historical commission was unimpressed by the University's presentation and delayed the demolition of the 1740 Cambridge St. house by a month.
  • The article criticizes the University for not making a serious effort to save the house, calling it a "repository of cultural artifacts."
  • The article suggests that the University should consider the historical significance and try to preserve the house, rather than focusing solely on its plans for the site.
  • The article includes quotes from Seymour H. Slive, who describes the house as "inventive," "robust," and "simply marvelous."

Both articles discuss the tension between preserving historical architecture and the University's expansion plans, with a specific focus on the house at 1740 Cambridge St.

The image shows a newspaper spread featuring an article from "The Harvard Crimson" dated Friday, October 24, 1980, and another article from the "Clinton Daily Item" dated October 4, 1980.

The Harvard Crimson Article

Headline: City to Delay Demol[ition] Of Cambridge St. H[ouse]

Subheading: By William E. McKibben

Content Summary:
The article discusses the decision by the Cambridge Historical Commission to delay the demolition of a historically significant building at 9-11 Cambridge Street, part of an expansion project for the Fogg Museum. Here are the key points:

• The owner, Harvard University, plans to demolish the building to create space for the museum’s expansion.
• The building, constructed in the late 1800s, was once a hotel known as the Mayo Hotel.
• The Commission delayed the demolition by six months to allow for further investigation and potential preservation efforts.
• Harvard had proposed demolishing the houses because they were more than 50 years old, which would typically require a historical review.
• The article mentions that the delay would give time to find an alternative solution that might preserve the facade of the building.

Clinton Daily Item Article

Headline: Fogg's art

Subheading: The Fogg Art Museum's tradition of surveying alumni for art donations will return this fall.

Content Summary:
The article discusses an upcoming initiative by the Fogg Art Museum:

• The museum plans to reach out to alumni for art donations.
• The event is scheduled to take place in the museum's Nanbiarte Room.
• The museum will be open for viewing cultural artifacts from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. every Sunday through November 23.
• There will be an exhibition of various artworks and a subscription ticket sale for museum visits.

Additional Text in Image:

On the right side of the image, there is another headline that reads "House-Saving."

Content Summary:
This section highlights the historical commission’s stance on preserving the Cambridge Street building:

• The historical commission, impressed by a presentation from Fogg Museum director Seymour Slive, decided to delay the demolition.
• Charles Sullivan, the commission's executive director, noted the university’s need for a century-old demolition permit.
• Harvard agreed to postpone the demolition for six months to explore alternatives.
• The commission and public interest aim to preserve the architectural and historical significance of the building.
• The article mentions the unique and "simply marvelous" features of the house that researchers want to preserve.

The overall theme of the articles revolves around the efforts to preserve a historic building while accommodating the expansion needs of the Fogg Art Museum.

The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1980, focusing on the decision by the City of Cambridge to delay the demolition of a house at 1740 Cambridge Street, also known as the "Fogg House."

Here is a detailed summary of the articles:

1. Headline: "City to Delay Demol of Cambridge St. H"

   • Author: William E. McKibben
   • Publication: The H (Harvard Crimson)
   • The Cambridge Historical Commission voted to delay the demolition permit for the house at 1740 Cambridge Street, which was to be part of the Fogg Museum expansion. The delay is due to the historical significance of the house, which was built in the late 1700s. The house is an example of a "gambrel roofed" structure from the Federal period.
   • The Historical Commission's decision is pending a review of alternative methods to preserve the building, such as moving it or incorporating it into the museum’s expansion plans.
   • The Fogg Museum staff is supportive of considering these alternatives.

2. Headline: "Fogg's art"

   • Publication: Clinton Daily Item
   • This article discusses the Fogg Art Museum's Sunday afternoon concert series, which will take place in the newly renovated space. The concerts will feature various types of music, including American piano music, and will be held every Sunday at 4 p.m. through November 23.
   • The article mentions that the concerts will be surrounded by the museum's collections, including stained glass, antique furniture, and old master paintings.

3. Headline: "House-Saving"

   • Publication: New England Newspapers
   • The Cambridge Historical Commission delayed the demolition of the house at 1740 Cambridge Street due to its historical significance and the potential for alternative preservation methods.
   • The commission, led by Seymour N. Slive, decided to delay the demolition permit for six months to explore options such as moving the house or integrating it into the museum's expansion plans.
   • Harvard University officials initially resisted the delay, arguing the house was not unique enough to warrant preservation. However, the commission members were impressed by the house's architectural and historical value, calling it the "last gasp of the mansard style."

Overall, these clippings illustrate the debate and decision-making process around preserving a historically significant house in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in the context of the Fogg Museum’s expansion plans.

The image shows two newspaper clippings from the 1980s.

1. The Harvard Crimson (October 26, 1980):

   • Headline: "City to Delay Demol of Cambridge St. H"
   • Article: The article discusses a decision by the Cambridge Historical Commission to delay the demolition of a house at 1746 Cambridge Street. The house, which is part of the Fogg Museum expansion, was considered historically significant. The board had initially granted a demolition permit, but the University of Harvard was asked to consider other methods of preserving the building. Seymour N. Slive, director of the Fogg Museum, argued that the house was not historically significant enough to warrant preservation. The house was built in 1746 and had undergone renovations in the 1880s and 1920s. The board decided to delay the demolition for six months to allow for further consideration.

2. Clinton Daily Item (October 4, 1980) and New England Newspaper:

   • Headline: "Fogg's Art" and "House-Saving"

   • Fogg's Art:

     • The article mentions the Fogg Art Museum's tradition of Sunday afternoon concerts at Harvard University. The 1980-81 season was highlighted, featuring performances by various artists including American pianist Stephen Hough and others. The concerts were held in a historic setting and included classical music performances.

   • House-Saving:

     • The article discusses the city's historical commission's decision to delay the demolition of a house at 1746 Cambridge Street. The commission was unimpressed with the University's presentation and refused to grant a demolition permit. The house, which was described as "inventive" and "marvelous," was built in 1746 and was part of the Fogg Museum expansion plans. The commission suggested that the house could be preserved and used as part of the museum's future plans.

In summary, both articles revolve around the preservation of a historically significant house at 1746 Cambridge Street, which was initially slated for demolition but faced a delay due to its historical value and the university's plans to integrate it into their expansion. Additionally, there is a mention of the Fogg Art Museum's concert series.

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.

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:

Left Article:

• Headline: "City to Delay Demolition of Cambridge St. H"
• Byline: By WILLIAM E. McKIBBEN
• Content: The article discusses a ruling by the Cambridge Historical Commission that delays the demolition of a three-story frame house at 1740 Cambridge St. The house is described as "historically significant" and part of the Fogg Museum expansion plans. The commission has granted a six-month delay to allow for further review and consideration of community suggestions. The article includes details about the house's historical significance, its architectural features, and the board's decision-making process. It also mentions that the house is scheduled for demolition as part of the museum's expansion plans.

Right Article:

• Headline: "House-Saving"
• Subheading: "Fogg's art tradition at Sunday museum concerts will open Sunday, Oct. 4 at 4 p.m."
• Content: This article focuses on the efforts to preserve the historic house at 1740 Cambridge St. It highlights the Cambridge Historical Commission's decision to delay demolition and discusses the house's historical and architectural value. The article quotes Seymour Slive, the Fogg Museum's director, who expresses disappointment with the commission's decision. It also includes a quote from Charles Sullivan, the executive director of the Cambridge Historical Commission, who defends the decision to delay demolition, emphasizing the house's historical and architectural significance. The article also mentions upcoming Sunday museum concerts at the Fogg Art Museum, scheduled for October 4 at 4 p.m.

Additional Details:

• Publication Information: The page includes the newspaper's name, The Harvard Crimson, and the date, Friday, October 24, 1980.
• Other Text: There are smaller headlines and text snippets visible, including:
  • "CLINTON DAILY ITEM", dated Oct 4 1980, mentioning "Fogg's art".
  • A smaller article snippet titled "Our Garden", which discusses a new sculpture garden planned for the Fogg Museum.
  • The page also includes a small photograph or illustration of the house at the bottom right, labeled "HARVARD CRIMSON, CAMBRIDGE, MA. 10.24.80".

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.