Somerville City Hall, Boston

Name: Somerville City Hall
Address: 93 Highland Ave., Somerville MA 02143, Boston, United States

#448 among attractions in Boston

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The Somerville City Hall is a historic municipal building at 93 Highland Avenue in Somerville, Massachusetts. Built in 1852 and enlarged several times, it has served as the city's first high school, first public library, and only city hall. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. ()

Built: 1852 (172 years ago)Coordinates: 42°23'14"N, 71°5'54"W

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93 Highland Ave., Somerville MA 02143Somerville (Prospect Hill)Boston United States

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Day trips

Somerville City Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Club Passim, Lizard Lounge, Legoland Discovery Center Boston, Memorial Hall.

1.4 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Club Passim, Boston
37 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...
1.1 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
30 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 miNE
Amusement, Game and entertainment center, Theme park
Legoland Discovery Center Boston, Boston
28 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Boston, the Legoland Discovery Center offers a vibrant adventure for families and Lego enthusiasts alike. This indoor amusement park is a haven of creativity and fun, designed to ignite the imaginations of children and the young at...
1.1 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Memorial, Theater
Memorial Hall, Boston
30 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...
0.4 miW
Cycling, Bike path
The Highland, Boston
11 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.
1.4 miSW
Shopping, Bookshop
Grolier Poetry Bookshop, Boston
36 min walk • The Grolier Poetry Book Shop is an independent bookstore on Plympton Street near Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Although founded as a "first edition" bookstore, its focus today is solely poetry.
1.3 miNW
Cycling, Bike path
Somerville Community Path, Arlington
33 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.
1.5 miSW
Library, Shopping, Bookshop
The Harvard Coop, Boston
38 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.
1.5 miSW
Nightlife, Cinema
Brattle Theatre, Boston
39 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.
~500 ftW
City, Area
Somerville, Boston
3 min walk • Somerville is a city located directly to the northwest of Boston, and north of Cambridge, in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, the city had a total population of 81,045 people.
1.4 miSW
Museum, Art gallery
Lumen Eclipse, Boston
37 min walk • Lumen Eclipse is a public media arts gallery located in Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded to expand public awareness of local, national, and international artists.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Somerville City Hall?

Nearby attractions include Somerville, Boston (3 min walk), Gilman Square, Boston (4 min walk), House at 49 Vinal Avenue, Boston (5 min walk), Central Library, Boston (6 min walk).

How to get to Somerville City Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Somerville City Hall:

Bus

Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave • Lines: 91 (15 min walk)
Washington St @ Merriam St • Lines: 91 (16 min walk)

Train

Porter (27 min walk)

Metro

Porter • Lines: Red (28 min walk)
Sullivan Square • Lines: Orange (29 min walk)