Proposed Site of M.I.T. Buildings

The proposed site of the new Technology buildings, as agreed upon in the plan for the contemplated "co-operation and alliance" between Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, lies southeast of Soldiers Field. It is bounded on the south by Western avenue, on the west by North Harvard street, and on the north and east by the Charles river. As a large part of this tract is marshy, filling for a depth of from six to nine feet will be necessary. The size of this site is 40 acres, but adjoining are 20 acres more of vacant land which could probably be obtained if necessary. The Metropolitan Park Commission has planned eventually to border the site by an attractive park running along the shore of the Charles river, which will greatly increase the attractiveness of the location.