West Somerville Branch Library, Boston

Name: West Somerville Branch Library
Address: 40 College Ave, Boston, United States

#602 among attractions in Boston

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The West Somerville Branch Library is a historic library at 40 College Avenue in Somerville, Massachusetts, just outside Davis Square. It is a fine local example of Classical Revival architecture, built in 1909 with funding support from Andrew Carnegie, and was the city's first branch library. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. ()

Built: 1909 (115 years ago)Coordinates: 42°23'53"N, 71°7'18"W

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40 College AveSomerville (Tufts University)Boston United States

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West Somerville Branch Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lizard Lounge, The Highland, Fitchburg Cutoff, Somerville Community Path.

1.1 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
29 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...
1 miSE
Cycling, Bike path
The Highland, Boston
26 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.
0.6 miW
Cycling, Bike path, Park
Fitchburg Cutoff, Boston
17 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.
~750 ftSE
Cycling, Bike path
Somerville Community Path, Arlington
4 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.
~640 ftS
Square
Davis Square, Boston
4 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.
~650 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Flea market
Somerville Theatre, Boston
4 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.
0.5 miSW
Church
St. John the Evangelist Church, Boston
12 min walk • St. John the Evangelist is a historic Roman Catholic Church at 2270 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The late Speaker of the House, "Tip" O'Neill, was a lifelong parishioner and graduated from St. John High School in 1931. His Requiem Mass was held in the church on January 10, 1994.
~1730 ftNE
Square
Powder House Square, Boston
9 min walk • 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.
0.6 miN
Library
Tisch Library, Arlington
15 min walk • Tisch Library, originally Wessell Library, is the principal library for the Medford/Somerville campus of Tufts University.
1.2 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Capitol Theater Building, Arlington
31 min walk • The Capitol Theater Building is a historic mixed commercial, residential, and theatrical building at 202–208 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington, Massachusetts.
0.5 miS
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. James Episcopal Church, Boston
14 min walk • St. James's Episcopal Church is an historic Episcopal church at 1991 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The parish was founded in 1864 as a mission from Christ Church. The Richardsonian Romanesque building was built in 1888–89 to a design by Henry M. Congdon.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to West Somerville Branch Library?

Nearby attractions include Davis Square, Boston (4 min walk), Somerville Theatre, Boston (4 min walk), Powder House Square, Boston (9 min walk), Chester Kingsley House, Arlington (9 min walk).

How to get to West Somerville Branch Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to West Somerville Branch Library:

Metro

Davis • Lines: Red (3 min walk)
Porter • Lines: Red (17 min walk)

Train

Porter (18 min walk)

Bus

Alewife (27 min walk)