A few blocks west of the main university
campus is historic Harvard Stadium built
in 1903. With elements of Greek and
Roman architecture the stadium’s shape is similar to the modern world’s first Olympic stadium. The stadium construction came at a cost of
$310,000, Harvard class of 1879 donated $100,000 towards the expense as a 25th
reunion gift. The stadium's U-shaped horseshoe
design was done to accommodate the Harvard track team, as track meets
necessitated a 220-yard straightaway. November
12, 1903, Dartmouth defeated Harvard in football 12 – 0 in the stadium’s
inaugural event. Harvard Stadium ranks
among the nation’s finest college football facilities and is recognized as the
nation’s oldest stadium. The Boston (New
England) played their home games here during the 1970 and 1971 seasons. Harvard Stadium is one of four athletic
stadiums designated as National Historic Landmarks.
Thank you for reading, your thoughts, feedback and suggestions are
always valued.
Robert Cushing
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