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Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Kresge Auditorium, Massachusetts Avenue at Amherst Street, Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Kresge Auditorium, Massachusetts Avenue at Amherst Street, Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA

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Summary

Significance: The building is an outstanding example of the neo-expressionist style, designed by well-known 20th century architect, Eero Saarinen.
Survey number: HABS MA-1217
Building/structure dates: 1953 Initial Construction

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Date

1933 - 1970

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Contributors

Historic American Buildings Survey, creator

Saarinen, Eero

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Location

Cambridge, 42.36002, -71.08765

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Library of Congress

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