Cooper–Frost–Austin House, Boston

Name: Cooper–Frost–Austin House
Address: 21 Linnaean St, Boston, 02138-1612, United States
Telephone: +1 617-994-6669

#391 among attractions in Boston

Museum, History museum, Saltbox architecture

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The Cooper–Frost–Austin House is a historic Colonial American house, built in 1681. It is located at 21 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is the oldest extant home in Cambridge and is owned and operated as a non-profit museum by Historic New England. The house is rarely open for public tours, but private tours can be arranged during the summer months. ()

Built: 1681 (343 years ago)Coordinates: 42°23'4"N, 71°7'18"W

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21 Linnaean StCambridge (Neighborhood Nine)Boston 02138-1612 United States

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+1 617-994-6669

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Day trips

Cooper–Frost–Austin House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Club Passim, Lizard Lounge, Memorial Hall, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.

0.7 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
Club Passim, Boston
19 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...
~1060 ftSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
6 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...
0.7 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Memorial, Theater
Memorial Hall, Boston
18 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 miSW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Belmont
11 min walk • The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is a research institute of the Smithsonian Institution, concentrating on astrophysical studies including galactic and extragalactic astronomy, cosmology, solar, earth and planetary sciences, theory and instrumentation, using observations...
0.8 miN
Cycling, Bike path
Somerville Community Path, Arlington
22 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.
0.8 miS
Library, Shopping, Bookshop
The Harvard Coop, Boston
20 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.
0.8 miS
Nightlife, Cinema
Brattle Theatre, Boston
20 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.
0.8 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Flea market
Somerville Theatre, Boston
22 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.
~1170 ftSE
Universities and schools
Lesley University, Boston
6 min walk • Lesley University is a private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. As of 2018-19 Lesley University enrolled 6,593 students.
0.7 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
American Repertory Theater, Boston
17 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.
~1610 ftNE
Square
Porter Square, Boston
8 min walk • Porter Square is a neighborhood in Cambridge and Somerville, Massachusetts in the USA, located around the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Somerville Avenue, between Harvard and Davis Squares.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cooper–Frost–Austin House?

Nearby attractions include E. H. Brabrook House, Belmont (4 min walk), J. A. Wood House, Belmont (5 min walk), Garfield Street Historic District, Arlington (5 min walk), Avon Hill, Arlington (5 min walk).

How to get to Cooper–Frost–Austin House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cooper–Frost–Austin House:

Train

Porter (8 min walk)

Metro

Porter • Lines: Red (9 min walk)
Harvard • Lines: Red (19 min walk)

Bus

Harvard Square (20 min walk)
Massachusetts Ave @ Holyoke St • Lines: 1, 69 (21 min walk)