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Building / Landmark · 1890
The Jarvis
An 1890 building near Harvard Square, a piece of the neighborhood's late-Victorian fabric that has carried its name for over a century.
What does The Jarvis reveal about the city?
An 1890 building near Harvard Square, a piece of the neighborhood's late-Victorian fabric that has carried its name for over a century.
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