Joseph K. James House, Boston

Name: Joseph K. James House
Address: Boston, United States

#723 among attractions in Boston

Colonial revival architecture

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The Joseph K. James House is a historic house at 83 Belmont Street in Somerville, Massachusetts. This 3 story wood-frame house was built in 1893-4 for Joseph Knightley James, a partner in a local soap manufacturer. It is one of Somerville's best examples of Queen Anne and Colonial Revival styling. It has a rectangular Colonial Revival form with a pitched hip roof, with a Queen Anne turret and chimney tops. The front porch is supported by clusters of columns and features a pedimented gable over the entry that is decorated with a hand-carved lion's head surrounded by a floral design. ()

Coordinates: 42°23'18"N, 71°6'30"W

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Somerville (Powder House)Boston United States

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Day trips

Joseph K. James House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Club Passim, Lizard Lounge, Memorial Hall, The Highland.

1.1 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Club Passim, Boston
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Harvard Square, Club Passim stands as a cultural beacon in Cambridge, Massachusetts, renowned for its intimate live music experiences. This legendary venue has been a staple in the Boston music scene for decades, offering audiences the chance...
0.7 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
19 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...
0.9 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Memorial, Theater
Memorial Hall, Boston
24 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...
~800 ftNE
Cycling, Bike path
The Highland, Boston
4 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.
1.2 miS
Shopping, Bookshop
Grolier Poetry Bookshop, Boston
30 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.
0.8 miNW
Cycling, Bike path
Somerville Community Path, Arlington
21 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 miSW
Library, Shopping, Bookshop
The Harvard Coop, Boston
31 min walk • The Harvard Library is the umbrella organization for the Harvard University libraries and their shared services, such as access, preservation, digital infrastructure, digital imaging, and discovery services. The Harvard Library is nearly 400 years old, making it the oldest library system in the United States.
1.2 miSW
Nightlife, Cinema
Brattle Theatre, Boston
32 min walk • The Brattle Theatre is a repertory movie theater located in Brattle Hall at 40 Brattle Street near Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The theatre is a small movie house with one screen.
0.9 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Flea market
Somerville Theatre, Boston
24 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.
1.2 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
American Repertory Theater, Boston
31 min walk • The American Repertory Theater is a professional not-for-profit theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1979 by Robert Brustein, the A.R.T. is known for its commitment to new American plays and music–theater explorations; to neglected works of the past; and to established classical texts reinterpreted in refreshing new ways.
0.6 miW
Square
Porter Square, Boston
15 min walk • Porter Square is a neighborhood in Cambridge and Somerville, Massachusetts in the USA, located around the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Somerville Avenue, between Harvard and Davis Squares.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Joseph K. James House?

Nearby attractions include Spring Hill Historic District, Boston (6 min walk), Harvard Mineralogical Museum, Boston (11 min walk), Somerville, Boston (11 min walk), Agassiz, Boston (14 min walk).

How to get to Joseph K. James House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Joseph K. James House:

Train

Porter (14 min walk)

Metro

Porter • Lines: Red (14 min walk)
Davis • Lines: Red (24 min walk)

Bus

Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave • Lines: 91 (24 min walk)
Springfield St @ Newton St • Lines: 91 (24 min walk)