University Acquires Property South of Massachusetts Ave

The University has recently acquired all the land in the square bounded by Dunster street, Mt. Auburn street, Plympton street, Mill street and South street, including the property of the Institute of 1770 and Speakers' Club, and excepting the property owned by other private clubs and the lot at 34 Holyoke street. In addition all the lots facing on Plympton street from Mill street to Mt. Auburn street, as well as the property at 42-50 Mt. Auburn street have become part of the property of the University.

Likewise the College has become the owner of Dunster Hall, Dunster Swimming Pool and the land adjoining, the Little Block and the Shepard's Block. No plans have been announced as to the immediate disposal of the newly acquired territory.