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This page documents the Institute's history as reflected in historical materials housed in the Wentworth University Archives. This information is not an extensive history of the Institute, but a starting point for research. Compiling the Institute's history is an ongoing project, therefore, information may be incomplete. The materials used in compiling this information have been cited at the bottom of each page. For access to, or more information about archival material, please contact the archivist.
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On November 17, 1908, the Institute trustees purchased a 140,000-square-foot triangular lot of land at Huntingdon and Ruggles. In 1996, this plot became the original site of Sweeney Field.
Sweeney Field’s architect was Carol J. Johnson Associates, Inc. and the general contractors were the Bond Brothers, Inc. Construction spanned from March to August of 1996 and cost nearly $3million. Sweeney Field was built in such a way “as to respect sightlines from Huntingdon Avenue toward the Annunciation Cathedral.”
Old Sweeney Field was 3.3 acres with six 60-foot light standards. The soccer field was specifically 195' x 330'. The turf was made of rubber tires and small stone. The Field was home to the soccer, lacrosse, and softball teams. Sweeney Field is the site of collaborations with other local universities, such as Northeastern, whose field hockey team makes use of Sweeney Field.
In addition to the Field, the complex had 47 independent parking spaces and was surrounded by 39 trees (crabapple, honey locust, and pear).
Sweeney Field was relocated in 2025.
610 Huntington Ave. was constructed in 2001 with Bond Brother Inc. as the general contractor. Many Construction Management students worked their co-op with Bond Brothers and helped with the construction of the building. The dorm opened in August 2001.
When it opened, it housed 473 students. Its opening marked the first time in Wentworth history that resident students outnumbered commuters. The dorm is largely regarded as President Van Domelen's greatest accomplishment: building a sense of community on campus.
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