Harvard House
| Harvard House | |
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Harvard House in 2006 | |
Interactive map of Harvard House | |
| Type | Historic townhouse |
| Location | 26 High Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England |
| Coordinates | 52°11′27″N 1°42′28″W / 52.1908°N 1.7079°W |
| OS grid reference | SP 20113 54880 |
| Built | 1596 |
| Architectural style | Half-timbered |
| Governing body | Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (since 1990) |
| Owner | Harvard University |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name | Harvard House |
| Designated | 25 October 1951 |
| Reference no. | 1298524 |
Harvard House stands at what is now 26 High Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, in Warwickshire, England. Once known as the Ancient House, It was built in 1596, by Thomas Rogers, grandfather of the benefactor of Harvard University, John Harvard, following the disastrous fires in 1594 and 1595 which destroyed much of the town centre. The House has been cared for by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, on behalf of Harvard University, since 1990. It has been listed as a grade I listed building since October 1951.