Statue of John Bridge, Boston

Name: Statue of John Bridge
Address: Boston, United States

#556 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

The John Bridge Monument, in the northeast corner of the Cambridge Common in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was given by Samuel James Bridge in honor of his ancestor John Bridge and sculpted by Thomas R. Gould. ()

Coordinates: 42°22'39"N, 71°7'14"W

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Cambridge (Neighborhood Nine)Boston United States

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Statue of John Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Club Passim, Lizard Lounge, Memorial Hall, Cambridge Common.

~1200 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife
Club Passim, Boston
6 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...
~1720 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
9 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...
~1690 ftE
Gothic Revival architecture, Memorial, Theater
Memorial Hall, Boston
9 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...
~270 ftS
Park, Playground
Cambridge Common, Boston
2 min walk • Cambridge Common is a public park and National Historic Landmark in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. It is located near Harvard Square and borders on several parts of Harvard University. The north end of the park has a large playground.
~1430 ftS
Library, Shopping, Bookshop
The Harvard Coop, Boston
7 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.
~1480 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema
Brattle Theatre, Boston
8 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.
~1100 ftSE
Square
General MacArthur Square, Boston
6 min walk • General MacArthur Square is a 0.2-acre, V-shaped park in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, owned by the city. The city's first 24-hour, freestanding public toilet was installed in the park in 2015.
~1050 ftSE
Church
Holden Chapel, Boston
6 min walk • Holden Chapel is a small building in Harvard Yard on the campus of Harvard University. Completed in 1744, it is the third oldest building at Harvard and one of the oldest college buildings in America.
~840 ftS
Church, Georgian architecture, Baroque architecture
Christ Church, Boston
5 min walk • Christ Church, at Zero Garden Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. Built in 1760–61, it was designated a National Historic Landmark as one of the few buildings unambiguously attributable to Peter Harrison, the first formally trained architect to work in the British colonies.
~870 ftNW
Square
Edwin Abbot House, Belmont
5 min walk • The Edwin Abbot House, also known as the Zabriskie House, is an historic house at 27 Garden Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Built in 1889 to a design by Longfellow, Alden & Harlow, it is a prominent local example of residential Richardsonian Romanesque architecture.
~1110 ftS
Church
First Parish in Cambridge, Boston
6 min walk • First Parish in Cambridge is a Unitarian Universalist church, located in Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is a Welcoming Congregation and a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Statue of John Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Cambridge Common, Boston (2 min walk), Cambridge Common Historic District, Boston (2 min walk), Austin Hall, Boston (3 min walk), Langdell Hall, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to Statue of John Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Statue of John Bridge:

Metro

Harvard • Lines: Red (7 min walk)
Porter • Lines: Red (20 min walk)

Bus

Harvard Square (8 min walk)
Massachusetts Ave @ Holyoke St • Lines: 1, 69 (9 min walk)

Train

Porter (19 min walk)