St. James Episcopal Church, Boston

Name: St. James Episcopal Church
Address: 1991 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, 02140-1306, United States
Telephone: +1 617-547-4408

#429 among attractions in Boston

Church, Romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

St. James's Episcopal Church is an historic Episcopal church at 1991 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The parish was founded in 1864 as a mission from Christ Church. The Richardsonian Romanesque building was built in 1888–89 to a design by Henry M. Congdon. The church was built on the site of the Davenport Tavern, a landmark that had stood on that site since c. 1757. ()

Built: 1888 (136 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 42°23'26"N, 71°7'16"W

Address

1991 Massachusetts AveCambridge (Porter Square)Boston 02140-1306 United States

Contact

+1 617-547-4408

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St. James Episcopal Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Club Passim, Lizard Lounge, Memorial Hall, The Highland.

1.1 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
Club Passim, Boston
29 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Harvard Square, Club Passim stands as a cultural beacon in Cambridge, Massachusetts, renowned for its intimate live music experiences. This legendary venue has been a staple in the Boston music scene for decades, offering audiences the chance...
0.6 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, part of the greater Boston area, Lizard Lounge is an intimate and eclectic venue that has become a staple in the local music and nightlife scene. This subterranean spot, located beneath the Cambridge Common restaurant, is known for...
1.1 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Memorial, Theater
Memorial Hall, Boston
28 min walk • Memorial Hall, immediately north of Harvard Yard in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is an imposing High Victorian Gothic building honoring Harvard men's sacrifices in defense of the Union during the American Civil War‍—‌"a symbol of Boston's commitment to the Unionist cause and the...
0.8 miE
Cycling, Bike path
The Highland, Boston
20 min walk • The Highland is a historic multiunit residence at 66 Highland Avenue in Somerville, Massachusetts. The three story brick building was built in 1892 to a design by architect Samuel D. Kelley.
0.9 miNW
Cycling, Bike path, Park
Fitchburg Cutoff, Boston
22 min walk • The Fitchburg Cutoff was a rail line running 2.8 miles from Brighton Street in Belmont, Massachusetts to Somerville Junction in Somerville, Massachusetts. It was constructed in two segments in 1870 and 1881; passenger service lasted until 1927.
0.4 miN
Cycling, Bike path
Somerville Community Path, Arlington
11 min walk • The Somerville Community Path is a paved rail trail in Somerville, Massachusetts, running 1.3 miles from Massachusetts Avenue to Lowell Street via Davis Square.
1.2 miS
Library, Shopping, Bookshop
The Harvard Coop, Boston
30 min walk • The Harvard Library is the umbrella organization for the Harvard University libraries and their shared services, such as access, preservation, digital infrastructure, digital imaging, and discovery services. The Harvard Library is nearly 400 years old, making it the oldest library system in the United States.
1.2 miS
Nightlife, Cinema
Brattle Theatre, Boston
31 min walk • The Brattle Theatre is a repertory movie theater located in Brattle Hall at 40 Brattle Street near Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The theatre is a small movie house with one screen.
0.4 miN
Square
Davis Square, Boston
11 min walk • Davis Square is a major intersection in the northwestern section of Somerville, Massachusetts where several streets meet: Holland Street, Dover Street, Day Street, Elm Street, Highland Avenue, and College Avenue.
0.4 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Flea market
Somerville Theatre, Boston
11 min walk • The Somerville Theatre is an independent movie theater and concert venue in the Davis Square neighborhood of Somerville, Massachusetts, United States. Over one hundred years old, the Somerville Theatre started off as a vaudeville house and movie theater.
1.1 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
American Repertory Theater, Boston
28 min walk • The American Repertory Theater is a professional not-for-profit theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1979 by Robert Brustein, the A.R.T. is known for its commitment to new American plays and music–theater explorations; to neglected works of the past; and to established classical texts reinterpreted in refreshing new ways.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. James Episcopal Church?

Nearby attractions include Frederick Billings House, Arlington (3 min walk), Porter Square, Boston (5 min walk), Lovell Block, Arlington (6 min walk), Chester Kingsley House, Arlington (7 min walk).

How to get to St. James Episcopal Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. James Episcopal Church:

Metro

Porter • Lines: Red (5 min walk)
Davis • Lines: Red (12 min walk)

Train

Porter (6 min walk)

Bus

Alewife (29 min walk)
Springfield St @ Newton St • Lines: 91 (38 min walk)