Usen Castle, Waltham

Name: Usen Castle
Address: 415 South St, Waltham, 02453, United States

#17 among attractions in Waltham

Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

The Castle, also known as Usen Castle, is a historic building at 415 South Street in Waltham, Massachusetts. The Medieval style structure, built in the style of a Norman castle in 1928, stands on the campus of Brandeis University, where it served as a dormitory until 2017. The building, the design of which is unlike any other on the campus or in the city, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. ()

Built: 1928 (96 years ago)Coordinates: 42°22'2"N, 71°15'21"W

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415 South StWaltham (West End)Waltham 02453 United States

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Day trips

Usen Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rose Art Museum, Mount Feake Cemetery, Brandeis University, Rabb School of Continuing Studies.

~1930 ftW
Museum, Art museum
Rose Art Museum, Waltham
10 min walk • The Rose Art Museum is a cultural gem nestled in the heart of Waltham, Massachusetts, offering a tranquil retreat for art lovers and casual visitors alike. This esteemed institution is located on the campus of Brandeis University and is renowned for its impressive...
0.4 miE
Cemetery
Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham
11 min walk • Mount Feake Cemetery is a historic cemetery at 203 Prospect Street in Waltham, Massachusetts.
~890 ftSW
Universities and schools
Brandeis University, Waltham
5 min walk • Brandeis University is a private research university in Waltham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1948 as a non-sectarian, coeducational institution sponsored by the Jewish community, Brandeis was established on the site of the former Middlesex University.
~1820 ftSW
Neighbourhood
Rabb School of Continuing Studies, Waltham
9 min walk • Brandeis University is a private research university in Waltham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1948 as a non-sectarian, coeducational institution sponsored by the Jewish community, Brandeis was established on the site of the former Middlesex University.
~780 ftNW
Neighbourhood
Rabb Graduate Center, Waltham
4 min walk • The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States was established in 1953 on a 235-acre suburban campus, located 9 miles outside of Boston, and is one of four graduate schools on campus.
~1870 ftSW
Georgian architecture
Samuel Harrington House, Waltham
10 min walk • The Samuel Harrington House is a historic house on Old South Street in Waltham, Massachusetts. Now on the campus of Brandeis University, it houses the Rabb School of Continuing Studies.
0.6 miE
Neighbourhood, Romanesque revival architecture
American Waltham Watch Company Historic District, Waltham
16 min walk • The American Waltham Watch Company Historic District encompasses the former factory of the Waltham Watch Company, the leading American watch manufacturer of the 19th century and the city's largest employer.
0.7 miE
Georgian architecture
Fuller–Bemis House, Waltham
20 min walk • The Fuller–Bemis House is a historic house at 41–43 Cherry Street in Waltham, Massachusetts. The 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame house was built c. 1776, and is one of Waltham's few 18th century houses. It was built when the south side, where it is located, was still part of Newton.
0.8 miNE
Neighbourhood
Charles Street Workers' Housing Historic District, Waltham
20 min walk • The Charles Street Workers' Housing Historic District is a residential historic district at 128–144 Charles Street in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Usen Castle?

Nearby attractions include Rabb Graduate Center, Waltham (4 min walk), Brandeis University, Waltham (5 min walk), Rabb School of Continuing Studies, Waltham (9 min walk), Samuel Harrington House, Waltham (10 min walk).

How to get to Usen Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Usen Castle:

Train

Brandeis/Roberts (11 min walk)
Waltham (29 min walk)