Conant Hall is one of several graduate student residence halls at

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. It is affiliated with the

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(GSAS), which is responsible for the majority of Harvard's post-baccalaureate degree programs in the

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, and

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. An exemplar of the

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architecture, Conant is recognizable by its thirteen high-rise chimneys, although the built-in fireplaces are no longer functional.

History and style

Constructed in 1894, Conant Hall was designed by

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and reflects the

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of freshman residences found around

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. It was built with funds gifted by Edwin Conant. Originally consisting of 29 suites, Conant has since undergone numerous renovations and currently houses 84 single rooms. Conant Hall originally housed Harvard undergraduates, but in 1905 it was given over to graduate students. During World War I the building housed the students and post office annex of the United States Naval Radio School.Historical Notes
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References

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