Northeastern University (Boston, Mass.) -- History
Organization
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Facilities Division records
Collection
Identifier: A094
Overview
Since its founding in 1896, Northeastern University has expanded its campus from a few buildings on Huntington Avenue to a sprawling campus. After initially renting space in the Botolph Building and the Boston Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), the University built its first building, Richards Hall, in 1939, and continued to grow from there. A push towards building dormitory spaces in the 1960s helped to transform the University from a commuter college to a residential college. At the...
Dates:
1855-2006; Majority of material found within 1955-1970
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- Subject: Buildings -- Additions -- Design and construction X