Langdell Hall, Boston

Name: Langdell Hall
Address: Boston, United States

#696 among attractions in Boston

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Langdell Hall is the largest building of Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is home to the school's library, the largest academic law library in the world, named after pioneering law school dean Christopher C. Langdell. It is built in a modified neoclassical style. ()

Coordinates: 42°22'41"N, 71°7'6"W

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Cambridge (Aggasiz - Harvard University)Boston United States

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Langdell Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Club Passim, Lizard Lounge, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Memorial Hall.

~1420 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife
Club Passim, Boston
7 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...
~1560 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
8 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...
~810 ftE
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Museum of Comparative Zoology, Boston
4 min walk • Nestled within the prestigious grounds of Harvard University in Boston, the Museum of Comparative Zoology stands as a testament to the natural world's vast diversity. Founded in 1859 by the eminent biologist Louis Agassiz, this museum is dedicated to the research...
~1250 ftSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Memorial, Theater
Memorial Hall, Boston
7 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...
~780 ftSW
Park, Playground
Cambridge Common, Boston
4 min walk • Cambridge Common is a public park and National Historic Landmark in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. It is located near Harvard Square and borders on several parts of Harvard University. The north end of the park has a large playground.
~930 ftE
Anthropological collections at Harvard
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Boston
5 min walk • The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology is a museum affiliated with Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1866, the Peabody Museum is one of the oldest and largest museums focusing on anthropological material, with particular focus on the ethnography and archaeology of the Americas.
~780 ftE
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Harvard Museum of Natural History, Boston
4 min walk • The Harvard Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum housed in the University Museum Building, located on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
~1640 ftS
Library, Shopping, Bookshop
The Harvard Coop, Boston
8 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.
~1150 ftS
Square
General MacArthur Square, Boston
6 min walk • General MacArthur Square is a 0.2-acre, V-shaped park in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, owned by the city. The city's first 24-hour, freestanding public toilet was installed in the park in 2015.
~1220 ftE
Museum, Georgian architecture, Specialty museum
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, Boston
6 min walk • The Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East is a museum founded in 1889. It moved into its present location at 6 Divinity Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1903.
~970 ftS
Church
Holden Chapel, Boston
5 min walk • Holden Chapel is a small building in Harvard Yard on the campus of Harvard University. Completed in 1744, it is the third oldest building at Harvard and one of the oldest college buildings in America.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Langdell Hall?

Nearby attractions include Austin Hall, Boston (2 min walk), Statue of John Bridge, Boston (3 min walk), Harvard Museum of Natural History, Boston (4 min walk), Cambridge Common, Boston (4 min walk).

How to get to Langdell Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Langdell Hall:

Metro

Harvard • Lines: Red (7 min walk)
Porter • Lines: Red (20 min walk)

Bus

Harvard Square (9 min walk)
Massachusetts Ave @ Holyoke St • Lines: 1, 69 (9 min walk)

Train

Porter (18 min walk)