373 Commonwealth Avenue

373 Commonwealth Avenue

In 1927, Emerson College of Oratory purchased its first piece of real estate at 373 Commonwealth Ave. It would be known as Emerson College Residence. For Emerson students, the new address replaced five rented dormitory buildings. The six-story stone and brick building stood directly across the street from the Harvard Club. It would remain a dormitory building for Emerson women from 1928 through 1960. 373 Commonwealth Ave. stands on the western side of the Back Bay neighborhood. It was designed by MacKay and Dunham architects, and built in 1892-1893 by Mead, Mason & Co. contractors. Prior to the Emerson purchase, the building served as a 21-unit apartment house, named the Hotel Ericson. Pictured: Exterior front view of the entire building. A sign above the entry reads “Hotel Ericson.” ; The front end of a period automobile is visible, parked on the street.

1928

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