Bedford Block, Boston

Name: Bedford Block
Address: Boston, United States

#431 among attractions in Boston

Victorian architecture, Neoclassical architecture, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Bedford Block is an historic commercial building at 99 Bedford Street Boston, Massachusetts in an area called Church Green. Built in 1875 in a style promoted by John Ruskin called Venetian Gothic. The style may also be referred to as Ruskinian Gothic. ()

Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 42°21'11"N, 71°3'30"W

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Downtown BostonBoston United States

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Bedford Block – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Downtown Crossing, Opera House, Modern Theatre, Paramount Theatre.

~1040 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Downtown Crossing, Boston
6 min walk • Downtown Crossing is a bustling shopping district nestled in the heart of Boston, United States. Known for its vibrant pedestrian-only streets and a diverse array of retail options, this urban center attracts locals and tourists alike, eager to experience Boston's...
~1300 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Opera House, Boston
7 min walk • The Boston Opera House, also known as the Citizens Bank Opera House, is a performing arts and esports venue located at 539 Washington St. in Boston, Massachusetts. It was originally built as the B.F. Keith Memorial Theatre, a movie palace in the Keith-Albee chain.
~1160 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Modern Theatre, Boston
6 min walk • The Modern Theatre is a theatre on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It first opened in 1876 as the Dobson Building designed by Levi Newcomb. It was renovated in 1914 as a movie theatre by architect Clarence Blackall; by 1980 it had fallen into neglect and dilapidation.
~1220 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Paramount Theatre, Boston
6 min walk • Paramount Theatre is a theatre in Boston on Washington Street, between Avery and West Streets.
~1330 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Orpheum Theatre, Boston
7 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre is a music venue located at 1 Hamilton Place in Boston, Massachusetts. One of the oldest theaters in the United States, it was built in 1852 and was originally known as the Boston Music Hall, the original home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
~590 ftN
Church
St. Anthony Shrine, Boston
3 min walk • St. Anthony's Shrine, the “Church on Arch Street,” is a center for Roman Catholic ministry in Boston, Massachusetts directed by the Franciscan friars of Holy Name Province.
~1010 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
Playland Café, Boston
5 min walk • The Playland Café, located at 21 Essex Street in Boston, Massachusetts, was Boston's oldest gay bar.
~740 ftE
Square, Park
Dewey Square, Boston
4 min walk • Dewey Square is a square in downtown Boston, Massachusetts which lies at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue, Summer Street, Federal Street, Purchase Street and the John F. Kennedy Surface Road, with the Central Artery passing underneath in the Dewey Square Tunnel and Big Dig.
~630 ftN
Skyscraper
Winthrop Square, Boston
4 min walk • Winthrop Center, is an under construction skyscraper in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. When completed, Winthrop Center would stand as the fourth-tallest building in Boston, Massachusetts. The tower is being built on the site of the defunct Winthrop Square Garage in the Financial District.
~570 ftW
Church
Rowe Street Baptist Church, Boston
3 min walk • The Rowe Street Baptist Church was built in 1846 in Boston, Massachusetts. It was the third Baptist church built in the city.
~1160 ftW
Theater
Selwyn's Theatre, Boston
6 min walk • Selwyn's Theatre of Boston, Massachusetts, was established by British-born actor John H. Selwyn. Architect Benjamin F. Dwight designed the building. Personnel included Dexter H. Follet, Arthur Cheney, H.A. M'Glenen, Charles R. Thorne Jr. and Charles Koppitz.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bedford Block?

Nearby attractions include One Lincoln Street, Boston (1 min walk), Church Green Buildings Historic District, Boston (1 min walk), Summer Street, Boston (2 min walk), Rowe Street Baptist Church, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to Bedford Block by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bedford Block:

Bus

Lincoln St @ Essex St • Lines: 504 (2 min walk)
Otis St @ Summer St • Lines: 504, 7 (3 min walk)

Metro

South Station • Lines: Red (5 min walk)
Downtown Crossing • Lines: Orange, Red (5 min walk)

Train

Boston South Station (5 min walk)
Boston North Station (24 min walk)

Light rail

Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (8 min walk)
Boylston • Lines: B, C, D, E (9 min walk)