Old West Church, Boston

Name: Old West Church
Address: 131 Cambridge St, Boston, 02114-2702, United States
Telephone: +1 617-227-5088

#331 among attractions in Boston

Church, Georgian architecture, Asher Benjamin

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The Old West Church is a historic church at 131 Cambridge Street in the West End of Boston, Massachusetts. It was built in 1806 to designs by architect Asher Benjamin, and is considered one of his finest works. It is a monumentally-scaled example of ecclesiastical Federal architecture, whose design was widely copied throughout New England. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1806 (218 years ago)Coordinates: 42°21'42"N, 71°3'51"W

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131 Cambridge StWest EndBoston 02114-2702 United States

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+1 617-227-5088

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Old West Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: TD Garden, Haymarket Open-Air Market, Massachusetts State House, Ether Dome.

0.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
TD Garden, Boston
10 min walk • TD Garden stands as a beacon of sports and entertainment in the heart of Boston, United States. This multi-purpose arena, often simply referred to as "The Garden," is the home court for the NBA's Boston Celtics and the NHL's Boston Bruins.
0.4 miE
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Haymarket Open-Air Market, Boston
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~1140 ftS
Federal-era home of state legislature
Massachusetts State House, Boston
6 min walk • The Massachusetts State House, prominently situated on Beacon Hill in Boston, is a grand emblem of the state's political history and architectural heritage. Completed in 1798, this distinguished landmark, with its iconic golden dome, serves as the seat of the...
~1190 ftNW
Museum, Georgian architecture, Specialty museum
Ether Dome, Boston
6 min walk • The Ether Dome is a surgical operating amphitheater in the Bulfinch Building at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. It served as the hospital's operating room from its opening in 1821 until 1867.
~1110 ftS
Monuments and statues
Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial, Boston
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~950 ftSW
Museum, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Vilna Shul, Boston
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~630 ftS
Museum, Historical place, National park
Boston African American National Historic Site, Boston
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0.4 miSE
Historical place, Shopping
Old Corner Bookstore, Boston
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~630 ftS
Park
Temple Street Park, Boston
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~900 ftSE
Memorial
Garden of Peace, Boston
5 min walk • The Garden of Peace in Boston, Massachusetts, is a memorial commemorating victims of homicide and a living reminder of the impact of violence. It is a visual testament to the need for eliminating violence. The Garden of Peace, is a memorial to homicide victims.
~1260 ftSE
Square
Pemberton Square, Boston
7 min walk • Pemberton Square in the Government Center area of Boston, Massachusetts, was developed by P.T. Jackson in the 1830s as an architecturally uniform mixed-use enclave surrounding a small park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old West Church?

Nearby attractions include Otis House Museum, Boston (1 min walk), Cardinal Cushing Memorial Park, Boston (3 min walk), Bowdoin Square Theatre, Boston (3 min walk), Boston African American National Historic Site, Boston (4 min walk).

How to get to Old West Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old West Church:

Metro

Bowdoin • Lines: Blue (3 min walk)
Government Center • Lines: Blue (7 min walk)

Light rail

Government Center • Lines: C, D, E (7 min walk)
North Station • Lines: C, E (8 min walk)

Train

Boston North Station (9 min walk)
Boston South Station (22 min walk)

Bus

Tremont St opp Temple Pl • Lines: 55 (11 min walk)
Otis St @ Summer St • Lines: 504, 7 (16 min walk)