Adams House (Harvard University)
Adams House is one of the twelve undergraduate houses at Harvard University, located between Harvard Square and the Charles River in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Named to commemorate the Adams family, including John Adams, the second president of the United States, and John Quincy Adams, the sixth president, Adams House is often regarded as Harvard's most historic House. It celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2007.
Read more about Adams House (Harvard University): History, Emblem and Motto, Reputation & Traditions, Alumni Magazine, Architectural Descriptions of Adams House, Historical References, Notable Residents
Famous quotes containing the words adams and/or house:
“Here is everything which can lay hold of the eye, ear and imagination—everything which can charm and bewitch the simple and ignorant. I wonder how Luther ever broke the spell.”
—John Adams (1735–1826)
“Q: Have you made personal sacrifices for the sake of your career?
A: Leaving a three-month-old infant in another person’s house for nine hours, five days a week is a personal sacrifice.”
—Alice Cort (20th century)