Houses at 76–96 Harvard Avenue, Boston

Name: Houses at 76–96 Harvard Avenue
Address: Boston, United States

#749 among attractions in Boston

Colonial revival architecture

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The houses at 76–96 Harvard Avenue are historic rowhouses in Brookline, Massachusetts. Built in 1903 by Benjamin Whitney, this was one of the earliest series of rowhouses to be built in Brookline. They are of Colonial Revival style, built in brick with limestone trim, with iron balconies. Originally built as single-family units, each of the houses except number 76 was converted to three apartments in the 1940s and 1950s. ()

Coordinates: 42°20'13"N, 71°7'32"W

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Brookline (Coolidge Corner)Boston United States

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Houses at 76–96 Harvard Avenue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Agganis Arena, Coolidge Corner Theatre, Paradise Rock Club, Brookline Village.

1.1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Agganis Arena, Boston
29 min walk • Agganis Arena is a 7,200-seat multi-purpose arena in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, on the campus of Boston University, built on the location of the former Commonwealth Armory.
0.4 miN
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Coolidge Corner Theatre, Boston
11 min walk • Coolidge Corner Theatre is an independent cinema in the Coolidge Corner section of Brookline, Massachusetts specializing in international, documentary, animated, and independent film selections and series.
1.1 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Paradise Rock Club, Boston
28 min walk • The Paradise Rock Club is a 933-capacity music venue in Boston, Massachusetts. Due to its relatively small size, it appeals to top local alternative rock performers as well as American and British bands visiting Boston for the first time.
0.4 miSE
Neighbourhood
Brookline Village, Boston
11 min walk • Brookline Village is one of the major commercial and retail centers of the town of Brookline, Massachusetts. Located just north of Massachusetts Route 9 and west of the Muddy River, it is the historic center of the town and includes its major civic buildings, including town hall and the public library.
~1840 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Saint Mary of the Assumption Church, Boston
9 min walk • Saint Mary of the Assumption Church, Rectory, School and Convent is a historic church complex at 67 Harvard Street, and 3 and 5 Linden Place, in Brookline, Massachusetts. It was the first Roman Catholic church in Brookline, and the first in the nation to bear the name.
~940 ftN
Church
St. Mark's Methodist Church, Boston
5 min walk • St. Mark's Methodist Church is a historic church building at 90 Park Street in Brookline, Massachusetts. The church cornerstone was laid on April 9, 1892. The building was designed by Brookline architect George A. Clough in a Romanesque style.
0.5 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Puppet Showplace Theater, Boston
14 min walk • Puppet Showplace Theater is a nonprofit puppet theater in Brookline, Massachusetts. The organization was founded in June 1974 by Mary Churchill. Since 1981, it has been located at 32 Station Street. The theater presents performances by local and traveling professional puppet companies.
0.4 miSE
Town, Area
Brookline, Boston
11 min walk • Brookline is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, in the United States, and part of the Boston metropolitan area. Brookline borders six of Boston's neighborhoods: Brighton, Allston, Fenway–Kenmore, Mission Hill, Jamaica Plain, and West Roxbury.
1.1 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Boston Playwrights' Theatre, Boston
28 min walk • Boston Playwrights' Theatre is a small professional theatre in Boston, Massachusetts. Led by Artistic Director Kate Snodgrass. Boston Playwrights' Theatre is the home of the Graduate Playwriting Program at Boston University. As a venue, BPT rents its space to host other New England theatre companies who are producing new plays.
0.4 miNE
Neighbourhood
Coolidge Corner, Boston
11 min walk • Coolidge Corner is a neighborhood of Brookline, Massachusetts, centered on the intersection of Beacon Street and Harvard Street.
0.5 miSE
Italianate architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Ginery Twichell House, Boston
12 min walk • The Ginery Twichell House is a historic house located at 17 Kent Street in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Houses at 76–96 Harvard Avenue?

Nearby attractions include William F. Tuckerman House, Boston (2 min walk), Candler Cottage, Boston (3 min walk), St. Mark's Methodist Church, Boston (5 min walk), House at 25 Stanton Road, Boston (5 min walk).

How to get to Houses at 76–96 Harvard Avenue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Houses at 76–96 Harvard Avenue:

Light rail

Brandon Hall • Lines: C (7 min walk)
Summit Avenue • Lines: C (8 min walk)

Bus

Longwood Ave @ Brookline Ave • Lines: 8 (25 min walk)
Brookline Ave @ Short St • Lines: 8 (27 min walk)