Charles Adams-Woodbury Locke House, Boston

Name: Charles Adams-Woodbury Locke House
Address: Boston, United States

#930 among attractions in Boston

Greek Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Charles Adams-Woodbury Locke House is an historic house in Somerville, Massachusetts. The Greek Revival house was built about 1840 for a Boston leather merchant and was one of the first residences of a commuter, rather than a farmer, in the Winter Hill neighborhood of the city. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. ()

Coordinates: 42°23'39"N, 71°5'59"W

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Somerville (Winter Hill)Boston United States

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Charles Adams-Woodbury Locke House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lizard Lounge, Legoland Discovery Center Boston, The Highland, Somerville Community Path.

1.3 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
34 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 miE
Amusement, Game and entertainment center, Theme park
Legoland Discovery Center Boston, Boston
27 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...
0.4 miSW
Cycling, Bike path
The Highland, Boston
12 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.
1.1 miW
Cycling, Bike path
Somerville Community Path, Arlington
27 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.
1.2 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Flea market
Somerville Theatre, Boston
31 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.
~430 ftNE
Church
Broadway Winter Hill Congregational Church, Boston
3 min walk • The Broadway Winter Hill Congregational Church is a historic church building at 404 Broadway in Somerville, Massachusetts.
0.5 miS
City, Area
Somerville, Boston
12 min walk • Somerville is a city located directly to the northwest of Boston, and north of Cambridge, in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, the city had a total population of 81,045 people.
0.5 miS
City hall
Somerville City Hall, Boston
13 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 miNE
42°24'26"N • 71°5'32"W
Meadow Glen, Boston
25 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.4 miNW
Universities and schools, Art gallery, Museum
Tufts University, Boston
35 min walk • Tufts University is a private research university on the border of Medford and Somerville, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1852 as Tufts College by Christian universalists who sought to provide a nonsectarian institution of higher learning.
0.6 miSE
Library
Central Library, Boston
17 min walk • The Central Library is the main branch of the Somerville, Massachusetts, public library system. It is an architecturally distinguished Renaissance Revival brick building designed by Edward Lippincott Tilton and was built in 1914 with funding assistance from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Charles Adams-Woodbury Locke House?

Nearby attractions include Broadway Winter Hill Congregational Church, Boston (3 min walk), Magoun Square, Boston (9 min walk), Somerville, Boston (12 min walk), Gilman Square, Boston (12 min walk).

How to get to Charles Adams-Woodbury Locke House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Charles Adams-Woodbury Locke House:

Bus

Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave • Lines: 91 (27 min walk)
Washington St @ McGrath Hwy • Lines: 91 (28 min walk)

Metro

Porter • Lines: Red (27 min walk)
Assembly • Lines: Orange (30 min walk)

Train

Porter (27 min walk)