Arlington Reservoir, Arlington

Name: Arlington Reservoir
Address: Arlington, United States

#8 among attractions in Arlington

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Facts and practical information

The Arlington Reservoir is a large water storage tank located on Park Circle in Arlington, Massachusetts. It was constructed by the Metropolitan Water Works between 1921 and 1924 in the Classical Revival style, to provide water storage for Northern Extra-High Service area, consisting of Lexington and the higher elevations of Belmont and Arlington. ()

Built: 1920 (104 years ago)Elevation: 371 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°24'53"N, 71°10'49"W

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Arlington (Arlington Heights)Arlington United States

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Day trips

Arlington Reservoir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Schwamb Mill, Boston Massachusetts Temple, Jason Russell House, Baptist Society Meeting House.

0.7 miN
Museum, Historical place
Old Schwamb Mill, Arlington
19 min walk • The Old Schwamb Mill is an historic 19th-century mill at 17 Mill Lane in Arlington, Massachusetts. It claims to be located on the oldest continuously-used mill site in the United States, with a documented history of operation dating back to about 1684.
0.4 miSW
Temple
Boston Massachusetts Temple, Belmont
12 min walk • The Boston Massachusetts Temple is the 100th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
1.1 miE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Jason Russell House, Arlington
29 min walk • The Jason Russell House is a historic house in Arlington, Massachusetts, the site of the bloodiest fighting on the first day of the American Revolutionary War, April 19, 1775.
0.7 miNE
Church
Baptist Society Meeting House, Arlington
17 min walk • The Baptist Society Meeting House is a historic former Baptist meeting house in Arlington, Massachusetts. Built in 1790, it is the town's oldest surviving church building.
~1260 ftE
42°24'49"N • 71°10'33"W
Friends of Robbins Farm Park, Arlington
7 min walk • Playground, Park
0.6 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Chapel of St. Anne, Arlington
17 min walk • The Chapel of St. Anne is a historic Episcopal chapel on Claremont Avenue in Arlington, Massachusetts. Built in 1915, it is the town's only work of the architect Ralph Adams Cram, and is a fine example of Norman Gothic architecture. The chapel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
0.9 miSW
42°24'11"N • 71°11'18"W
Mass Audubon Habitat, Belmont
24 min walk • Garden, Nature and wildlife, Park
0.6 miN
Historical place
Capt. Benjamin Locke House, Arlington
16 min walk • The Capt. Benjamin Locke House is a historic house in Arlington, Massachusetts. Built c. 1720, this 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame house is one of the oldest buildings in Arlington, with a distinctive place in its history.
1 miSE
Church
First Parish Church Parsonage, Arlington
27 min walk • The First Parish Church Parsonage is a historic parsonage in Arlington, Massachusetts. The two story wood-frame house was built c. 1855 by Nathan Pratt, a wealthy local citizen.
1.1 miSE
Greek Revival architecture
Prentiss-Payson House, Arlington
28 min walk • The Prentiss-Payson House is a historic house in Arlington, Massachusetts. This 2+1⁄2-story clapboarded wood-frame house was built in 1856 for two women named Prentiss and Payson.
1 miS
Shingle style architecture
Redtop, Belmont
26 min walk • Redtop – also spelled Red Top – is a historic Shingle Style house located at 90 Somerset Street, Belmont, Massachusetts. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1971 for its association with writer and literary critic William Dean Howells, a leading proponent of realism in literature.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Arlington Reservoir?

Nearby attractions include Peirce Farm Historic District, Arlington (6 min walk), Friends of Robbins Farm Park, Arlington (7 min walk), Taylor-Dallin House, Arlington (9 min walk), Boston Massachusetts Temple, Belmont (12 min walk).

How to get to Arlington Reservoir by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arlington Reservoir:

Bus

Arlington Heights Bus Turnaround (19 min walk)
Pleasant St @ Kensington St • Lines: 67 (29 min walk)