The intricate brick and slate facade of Harvard University’s Memorial Hall rises sharply against a crisp blue sky in this detailed architectural study. Completed in 1878, the building embodies the High Victorian Gothic style with its polychromatic slate roof, pointed arches, and elaborate terracotta trim. The Latin inscription and rose window dominate the composition, framed by twin spires and ornamental ironwork. Memorial Hall was built to honor Harvard alumni who fought for the Union during the Civil War, and today houses Sanders Theatre and Annenberg Hall—standing as one of Cambridge’s most iconic architectural landmarks.
The intricate brick and slate facade of Harvard University’s Memorial Hall rises sharply against a crisp blue sky in this detailed architectural study. Completed in 1878, the building embodies the High Victorian Gothic style with its polychromatic slate roof, pointed arches, and elaborate terracotta trim. The Latin inscription and rose window dominate the composition, framed by twin spires and ornamental ironwork. Memorial Hall was built to honor Harvard alumni who fought for the Union during the Civil War, and today houses Sanders Theatre and Annenberg Hall—standing as one of Cambridge’s most iconic architectural landmarks.
Harvard Yard, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
