Treadwell-Sparks House, Boston

#664 among attractions in Boston

Greek Revival architecture

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The Treadwell-Sparks House is an historic house at 21 Kirkland Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Built in 1838, it is a good local example of Greek Revival architecture, further notable as the home of historian Jared Sparks. Now owned by Harvard University, it was moved to its present location in 1968, and is used for professor housing. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. ()

Coordinates: 42°22'37"N, 71°6'54"W

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Cambridge (Aggasiz - Harvard University)Boston United States

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Treadwell-Sparks House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Club Passim, Harvard Art Museums, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Memorial Hall.

~1680 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Club Passim, Boston
9 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...
~980 ftS
Diverse European and American works
Harvard Art Museums, Boston
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, a stone's throw away from the bustling city of Boston, the Harvard Art Museums stand as a pinnacle of artistic and cultural exploration. This renowned institution is not just one, but a consortium of three museums: the Fogg Museum...
~620 ftN
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...
~430 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Memorial, Theater
Memorial Hall, Boston
3 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...
~420 ftN
Anthropological collections at Harvard
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Boston
3 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.
~520 ftN
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Harvard Museum of Natural History, Boston
3 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.
~1730 ftS
Shopping, Bookshop
Grolier Poetry Bookshop, Boston
9 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.
~1850 ftSW
Library, Shopping, Bookshop
The Harvard Coop, Boston
9 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.
0.4 miSW
Nightlife, Cinema
Brattle Theatre, Boston
11 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.
~500 ftNE
Museum, Georgian architecture, Specialty museum
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, Boston
3 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.
~480 ftN
Museum
University Museum, Boston
3 min walk • The University Museum is a historic building that houses several museums belonging to Harvard University. The building is located at 24-28 Oxford Street and 11-25 Divinity Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Treadwell-Sparks House?

Nearby attractions include Putnam Gallery, Boston (2 min walk), Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Boston (3 min walk), Harvard-Yenching Library, Boston (3 min walk), Memorial Hall, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to Treadwell-Sparks House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Treadwell-Sparks House:

Metro

Harvard • Lines: Red (8 min walk)
Porter • Lines: Red (22 min walk)

Bus

Massachusetts Ave @ Holyoke St • Lines: 1, 69 (8 min walk)
Harvard Square (9 min walk)

Train

Porter (21 min walk)