PIRC

• About the PIRC
• What We Have
  • Architectural Drawings
  • Maps & Surveys
  • Property Information Files
  • Books & Studies
  • Visual Materials
  • Journals & Newspapers
  • Finding Aids
• Searching the PIRC

What We Have

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The Property Information Resource Center (PIRC) is Harvard University's principal repository for records of the institution's buildings and land. The PIRC fulfills this purpose by collecting, organizing, cataloging, preserving, and providing efficient access to records and published information that document Harvard University's built environment. The PIRC helps Harvard University preserve its past and effectively plan for the future. Its collections document the rich and varied history of Harvard's built environment. Additionally, they provide critical background material for campus planning, new construction projects, and renovations to Harvard's buildings.

Property Information Resource Center Collections

• Architectural Drawings, 1840-present
• Maps and Surveys, 1895-2001
• Deeds and Property Agreements, 1780-present (bulk 1880-present)
• Property History (Street Files), ca. early 20th century-present
• Studies and Reports, ca. 1913-present
• Photographs and Slides, 1935-ca. 1995
• Historical Records for Harvard Real Estate Services, ca. mid-20th century-present
• Book and Studies Collection