A dormitory at MIT designed by the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. Designed in 1947-1948 and built in 1949. Has an undulating shape which allows most rooms a view of the Charles River. MIT redirects here. ... Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto (February 3, 1898 _ May 11, 1976) was a Finnish architect. ... 1947 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1948 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1949 is a common year starting on Saturday. ...
Quotes
"Is this the way to Baker House?" -- Attributed to an anonymous freshman emerging from a steam tunnel.
External links
Photos of Baker House (http://www.bluffton.edu/~sullivanm/aalto/aalto.html)
Baker House home page (http://web.mit.edu/baker/www/)
The first to speak for preserving the house was long-time Port resident June Mackey, who explained that she was not descended from the house's builder.
She said that she thought the library had purchased the Bakerhouse for library use and that she hoped that the board would reconsider its former decision to tear down the house.
Baker talked about saving the house, but the contract only stipulates that the house could only be for library use while Mr.
BakerHouse also stands firmly with MIT and the State of Massachusetts in denouncing any form of hazing or harassment.
The purpose of House activities of BakerHouse at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is to enrich the life of the individual, especially in his/her relationship with the group, the dormitory, MIT, and the community.
BakerHouse shall not violate the basic principles of good taste or initiate any activity which will be detrimental to the reputation of the MIT Community, the Dormitory Council or its members.
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