House at 5 Prospect Hill, Boston

Name: House at 5 Prospect Hill
Address: 68 Munroe St, Boston, United States

#525 among attractions in Boston

Park, Relax in park

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The house at 5 Prospect Hill in Somerville, Massachusetts is rare in the city as a Queen Anne house executed in brick. Built c. 1880, it is a 2+1⁄2-story house with a side-gable roof and a projecting gable section on the left front. A polygonal bay projects further from this gable section, with windows set in segmented-arch openings with a band of polychrome brickwork between. A two-story porch extends from the side of the projecting section across the remainder of the front. Other details of the exterior include bargeboard accents in the gables, and terra cotta insets in the brickwork. ()

Built: 1880 (144 years ago)Elevation: 85 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°22'54"N, 71°5'36"W

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68 Munroe StSomerville (Prospect Hill)Boston United States

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House at 5 Prospect Hill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: CambridgeSide, Legoland Discovery Center Boston, Memorial Hall, The Highland.

1.3 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
CambridgeSide, Boston
35 min walk • CambridgeSide, nestled in the vibrant city of Boston, stands as a premier shopping destination for both locals and visitors alike. This bustling shopping center is an urban oasis for retail therapy, offering a diverse array of stores that cater to a variety of tastes...
1.1 miNE
Amusement, Game and entertainment center, Theme park
Legoland Discovery Center Boston, Boston
30 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Boston, the Legoland Discovery Center offers a vibrant adventure for families and Lego enthusiasts alike. This indoor amusement park is a haven of creativity and fun, designed to ignite the imaginations of children and the young at...
1.2 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Memorial, Theater
Memorial Hall, Boston
30 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...
0.8 miNW
Cycling, Bike path
The Highland, Boston
22 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.
1.3 miSW
Shopping, Bookshop
Grolier Poetry Bookshop, Boston
35 min walk • The Grolier Poetry Book Shop is an independent bookstore on Plympton Street near Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Although founded as a "first edition" bookstore, its focus today is solely poetry.
1.2 miSW
Nightlife, Restaurant
The Plough and Stars, Boston
32 min walk • The Plough and Stars is a bar and music venue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1969 by brothers Peter and Padraig O'Malley, named after the play by Seán O'Casey.
1.2 miSW
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Central Square, Boston
31 min walk • Central Square is an area in Cambridge, Massachusetts centered on the junction of Massachusetts Avenue, Prospect Street and Western Avenue.
~1390 ftW
Music venue
P.A.'s Lounge, Boston
7 min walk • P.A.'s Lounge is a live music venue in Somerville, Massachusetts, located near Union Square at 345 Somerville Ave. The venue's name derives from its original popularity as a club frequented by Portuguese immigrants. P.A.'s then became a Portuguese seafood restaurant before re-opening as a live music venue and bar in the fall of 2002.
1.5 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Mugar Omni Theater, Boston
40 min walk • The Mugar Omni Theater is a domed IMAX theater at the Museum of Science, in Boston, Massachusetts.
0.4 miNW
City hall
Somerville City Hall, Boston
12 min walk • The Somerville City Hall is a historic municipal building at 93 Highland Avenue in Somerville, Massachusetts. Built in 1852 and enlarged several times, it has served as the city's first high school, first public library, and only city hall. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
1.2 miSW
Theater, Comedy club, Concerts and shows
ImprovBoston, Boston
31 min walk • ImprovBoston is a nonprofit improvisational theater, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It offers shows five nights per week at its theater in Central Square and training programs in improvisation, stand-up comedy and sketchwriting.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to House at 5 Prospect Hill?

Nearby attractions include United States Post Office–Newburyport Main, Boston (4 min walk), Hollander Blocks, Boston (5 min walk), Union Square, Boston (6 min walk), Bow Street Historic District, Boston (7 min walk).

How to get to House at 5 Prospect Hill by public transport?

The nearest stations to House at 5 Prospect Hill:

Bus

Washington St @ Washington Terr • Lines: 91 (5 min walk)
Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave • Lines: 91 (5 min walk)

Metro

Sullivan Square • Lines: Orange (22 min walk)
Assembly • Lines: Orange (29 min walk)