Schoenhof's Foreign Books, Boston

Name: Schoenhof's Foreign Books
Address: 76A Mount Auburn St, Boston, 02138-4975, United States
Telephone: +1 617-547-8855

#552 among attractions in Boston

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Schoenhof's Foreign Books was a specialty bookstore in Cambridge, Massachusetts, near Harvard Square. Founded in 1856, Schoenhof's claims to be the oldest foreign language book dealer in the United States and to offer the largest selection of foreign language books in North America. The bookstore is itself the fourth oldest in the country. Its retail storefront closed on March 25, 2017. It continues to do business through its web site. ()

Coordinates: 42°22'19"N, 71°7'8"W

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76A Mount Auburn StCambridge (Harvard Square)Boston 02138-4975 United States

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+1 617-547-8855

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Schoenhof's Foreign Books – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Club Passim, Harvard Lampoon Building, Grolier Poetry Bookshop, Quincy House.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Schoenhof's Foreign Books open?

Schoenhof's Foreign Books is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Schoenhof's Foreign Books?

Nearby attractions include Hasty Pudding Club, Boston (2 min walk), Delphic Club, Boston (2 min walk), Porcellian Club, Boston (3 min walk), Harvard Lampoon Building, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to Schoenhof's Foreign Books by public transport?

The nearest stations to Schoenhof's Foreign Books:

Bus

Harvard Square (3 min walk)
Massachusetts Ave @ Holyoke St • Lines: 1, 69 (3 min walk)

Metro

Harvard • Lines: Red (4 min walk)
Central Square • Lines: Red (23 min walk)

Train

Porter (29 min walk)