Adams National Historical Park, Quincy

Name: Adams National Historical Park
Address: 1250 Hancock St, Quincy, 02169-4339, United States
Telephone: +1 617-770-1175

#22 among attractions in Quincy

Historical place, National park, Park, Tudor Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Adams Building is a historic commercial building at 1342–1368 Hancock Street in downtown Quincy, Massachusetts. Built in stages between 1880 and 1890, it is a distinctive example of Jacobethan architecture, and is one of city's oldest commercial buildings. It was owned for many years by members of the politically prominent Adams family. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. ()

Built: 1880 (145 years ago)Elevation: 30 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°15'2"N, 71°0'9"W

Address

1250 Hancock StQuincy (Quincy Center)Quincy 02169-4339 United States

Contact

+1 617-770-1175

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Adams National Historical Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: United First Parish Church, Hancock Cemetery, Quincy Historical Society, Thomas Crane Public Library.

~230 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
United First Parish Church, Quincy
2 min walk • United First Parish Church is a Unitarian Universalist congregation in Quincy, Massachusetts, established as the parish church of Quincy in 1639.
~330 ftW
Historical place, Cemetery
Hancock Cemetery, Quincy
2 min walk • Hancock Cemetery is a historic cemetery on Hancock Street in Quincy Square, across the street from the United First Parish Church in Quincy, Massachusetts, United States. It is named after Reverend John Hancock, father of Founding Father John Hancock.
~1500 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Quincy Historical Society, Quincy
8 min walk • The Quincy Historical Society is located at 8 Adams Street in Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded in 1893 by Charles Francis Adams, Jr. Dr. Edward Fitzgerald is the executive director. The society occupies the former Adams Academy building.
~580 ftNE
Library, Romanesque revival architecture, Romanesque architecture
Thomas Crane Public Library, Quincy
3 min walk • The Thomas Crane Public Library is a city library in Quincy, Massachusetts. It is noted for its architecture. It was funded by the Crane family as a memorial to Thomas Crane, a wealthy stone contractor who got his start in the Quincy quarries.
~470 ftW
City hall, Greek Revival architecture
Quincy City Hall, Quincy
3 min walk • Quincy City Hall is the seat of government for the City of Quincy, Massachusetts. The historic town hall building at 1305 Hancock Street in Quincy Center was built in 1844.
~770 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Bethany Congregational Church, Quincy
4 min walk • Bethany Congregational Church is a historic Congregational church building at 18 Spear Street in Quincy, Massachusetts. The Gothic Revival building was designed and built in 1927 to a design by J.
~1330 ftN
Shingle style architecture
Charles H. Burgess House, Quincy
7 min walk • The Charles H. Burgess House is a historic house at 17 Whitney Road in Quincy, Massachusetts. The 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame house was built c. 1903 by Charles H. Burgess, a real estate developer and auction-house owner.
~720 ftN
Colonial revival architecture
Coddington School, Quincy
4 min walk • The Coddington School is a historic school building at 26-44 Coddington Street in Quincy, Massachusetts. Built in 1909, this three-story brick building is the finest Colonial Revival school building in the city. It was designed in late 1907 by Charles A.
~940 ftNW
City
Quincy Center, Quincy
5 min walk • Quincy Center is an area of Quincy, Massachusetts, centered along Hancock Street and covering the downtown area of the city.
~1440 ftW
Shingle style architecture
Herman McIntire House, Quincy
7 min walk • The Herman McIntire House is a historic house at 55 Dixwell Avenue in Quincy, Massachusetts. The 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame house is one of two houses built and lived in by Herman McIntire, a local realtor.
~1690 ftSE
Shingle style architecture
Dr. Frank Davis House, Quincy
9 min walk • The Dr. Frank Davis House is a historic house at 25 Elm Street in Quincy, Massachusetts. The 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame house was built in the 1890s by a local doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Adams National Historical Park open?

Adams National Historical Park is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Adams National Historical Park?

Nearby attractions include Adams Crypt, Quincy (2 min walk), United First Parish Church, Quincy (2 min walk), Hancock Cemetery, Quincy (2 min walk), Quincy City Hall, Quincy (3 min walk).

How to get to Adams National Historical Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Adams National Historical Park:

Bus

Quincy Center (5 min walk)
Quincy Center Station - Inbound • Lines: 240-2 inbound, 240-3 inbound (5 min walk)

Metro

Quincy Center • Lines: Red (5 min walk)

Train

Quincy Center (5 min walk)