A small advocacy sticker from LUCE Massachusetts is posted to a city pole at Harvard, urging passersby to report ICE sightings and verify enforcement activity through the community hotline. Below it, layers of older stickers and weathered tape add to the textured urban collage—evidence of civic messaging and street culture intersecting. The sticker’s bold yellow and black design stands out against the faded background, capturing a snapshot of immigrant rights activism in a public space.

A politically charged flyer near Harvard Square calls for a demonstration at the Cambridge Common, urging the university community to “Stand Up Harvard.” Affixed to a utility pole along Massachusetts Avenue, it features the Harvard crest and contrasting portraits of public figures, symbolizing tension between authority and academic independence. The red-brick sidewalks and blurred foot traffic behind it evoke the constant movement and civic engagement that define this historic Cambridge neighborhood.

A layered set of flyers taped to a pole near Harvard Square reveals the intense atmosphere surrounding debates on the Israel–Gaza conflict. The underlying poster promotes a “Global Day of Action for Gaza,” while a separate sheet on top adds a sharply critical response, contrasting the slogans of various groups with mocking commentary. This kind of street pole collage — layered, confrontational, and public — captures the friction between activism and counter-activism common around Harvard Square’s sidewalks, where local and global politics often meet in view of passing students and commuters.

A wheat pasted poster on a pole that reads "Be strong, take action. Don't let these bastads win".

Taped to a pole at Harvard University, "Resist F-Elon Trump at Harvard University".

Poster on a pole at Harvard University.

You're in a Cult" in the form of the Kool-Aid man with a link that redirects to The Council on Foreign Relations's definition of fascism.

Harvard Hall, located in the center of Harvard Yard, stands as one of the university’s most historically significant buildings. The inscription records its long story: the original “College” building from the 1670s was destroyed by fire in 1764 while housing the General Court of Massachusetts. The structure was rebuilt between 1764 and 1766, later modified and expanded in the 19th century. The current red-brick Georgian design reflects both colonial craftsmanship and the evolving architectural heritage of the campus. Once home to classrooms and the early Harvard library, Harvard Hall remains a symbol of the institution’s resilience and academic continuity.

The Lawrence Lowell Lecture Hall, located at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, showcases the classic Georgian Revival style that defines much of the campus’s early 20th-century architecture. Its symmetrical red-brick façade is framed by limestone pilasters and ornamented with carved details, including an arched relief of the Harvard shield and eagle motif. Constructed in 1902 and named after former university president A. Lawrence Lowell, the hall remains an active academic venue for lectures, conferences, and student gatherings, standing as a symbol of the university’s architectural continuity and scholarly tradition.

Memorial Hall at Harvard University stands as one of the most significant examples of High Victorian Gothic architecture in the United States. Completed in 1878, the hall was built to honor Harvard alumni who fought for the Union during the Civil War. The building’s iconic red-brick façade, accented by intricate stone trim and stained glass, houses the famed Sanders Theatre—a grand auditorium known for its exceptional acoustics and historic lectures. The bronze plaque in the image marks the entrance to this enduring landmark, which continues to serve as a centerpiece for academic and cultural life in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

A copper gargoyle juts from the ornate brick tower of Harvard’s Memorial Hall in Cambridge, Massachusetts—a striking detail of the Gothic Revival architecture completed in the late 19th century. Designed by Ware & Van Brunt, the hall commemorates Harvard alumni who fought for the Union in the Civil War. The gargoyle’s oxidized green patina and sharp geometric form contrast against the red brick and open sky, blending medieval-inspired craftsmanship with the American collegiate Gothic style that defines much of Harvard’s architectural legacy.

A "Are you a communist?" flyer found at Harvard University. I have seen these same flyers wheat pasted in Minneapolis over the last few months.

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 neoclassical brick facade of Emerson Hall, located in Harvard Yard, is framed by early spring light in this photograph. Completed in 1900 and designed by Guy Lowell, the building houses Harvard’s Department of Philosophy and is named after transcendentalist writer and alumnus Ralph Waldo Emerson. Its symmetrical design features Ionic pilasters, limestone trim, and a grand central staircase leading to wooden double doors. Emerson Hall stands as a quiet academic landmark amid the historic core of Harvard University, reflecting the campus’s architectural balance between formality and contemplation.

Designed by Henry Hobson Richardson and completed in 1880, Sever Hall stands as one of the most distinguished examples of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture on the Harvard campus. Built from over 1.3 million red bricks with intricate recessed patterns and rounded turrets, the building’s symmetrical form and arched entrance exemplify Richardson’s mastery of proportion and texture. Located in Harvard Yard, Sever Hall has long served as a classroom building for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Its distinctive masonry and quietly monumental design earned it recognition as one of the architect’s finest works and a National Historic Landmark.

Located in the heart of Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Harvard Book Store has been a cornerstone of the local literary community since its founding in 1932. Known for its carefully curated selection of new and used books, author events, and a commitment to independent publishing, the shop serves both university students and the wider public. Its iconic storefront, with gold-lettered signage and deep window displays, reflects the enduring culture of scholarship and reading that defines the neighborhood around Harvard University.