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Massachusetts Hall

Harvard's oldest building, finished in 1720, brick and plain. Washington's troops were quartered in it in 1775. The president's office is on the ground floor and first-year students still live upstairs.

Guide's tip. Not open to the public. The best view is from the path on the Yard side.

On a walking tour. Stop 3 of 10 on the walking tour Harvard, the Yard and around it, every stop on a map in walking order.

about 5 min for a visit