Powder House Square, Boston

Name: Powder House Square
Address: Boston, United States

#325 among attractions in Boston

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Powder House Square is a neighborhood and landmark rotary in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States. It is also known locally as Powder House Circle. It is the 6-way intersection of College Avenue, Broadway, Warner Street, and Powder House Boulevard. Powder House Square stands at the southern tip of Tufts University's main Somerville/Medford campus, and borders the northern edge of Nathan Tufts Park. The square takes its name from the 18th century Powder House which overlooks the rotary from Nathan Tufts Park. ()

Coordinates: 42°24'4"N, 71°7'0"W

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Powder House Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Highland, Fitchburg Cutoff, Somerville Community Path, Davis Square.

1 miSE
Cycling, Bike path
The Highland, Boston
25 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 miW
Cycling, Bike path, Park
Fitchburg Cutoff, Boston
24 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.
~1940 ftSW
Cycling, Bike path
Somerville Community Path, Arlington
10 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.
0.4 miSW
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 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Flea market
Somerville Theatre, Boston
12 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.
0.4 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
Goddard Chapel, Boston
12 min walk • Goddard Chapel, built in 1883, is the main religious building at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. The historic chapel was built in the Lombard Romanesque style.
0.5 miN
Italianate architecture
Ballou Hall, Arlington
12 min walk • Ballou Hall is a historic academic building on the campus of Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. Built in 1852 and designed by Gridley J.F. Bryant, it was Tufts' first academic building following the university's establishment by a group of Universalists.
0.5 miNW
Romanesque revival architecture
Goddard Hall, Arlington
14 min walk • Goddard Hall, originally known as Goddard Gymnasium, is a historic academic building on the campus of Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts.
~1960 ftN
Library
Tisch Library, Arlington
10 min walk • Tisch Library, originally Wessell Library, is the principal library for the Medford/Somerville campus of Tufts University.
0.5 miN
Italianate architecture
Packard Hall, Arlington
14 min walk • Packard Hall, originally known as Middle Hall is a historic academic building on the campus of Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. Built in 1856, it was Tufts' second building constructed on Walnut Hill following Ballou Hall in 1852. The building currently houses the Department of Political Science.
0.5 miN
Mountain
Walnut Hill, Arlington
13 min walk • Walnut Hill, located in Medford, Massachusetts, is the geographical home of Tufts University. Walnut Hill itself later became known as College Hill due to the dominant presence of the University.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Powder House Square?

Nearby attractions include Ball Square, Boston (7 min walk), West Somerville Branch Library, Boston (9 min walk), Tisch Library, Arlington (10 min walk), Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life, Arlington (11 min walk).

How to get to Powder House Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Powder House Square:

Metro

Davis • Lines: Red (11 min walk)
Porter • Lines: Red (22 min walk)

Train

Porter (23 min walk)