R. H. Stearns Building, Boston

#418 among attractions in Boston

Beaux-Arts architecture

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Facts and practical information

The R. H. Stearns Building is an 11-story residence building at 140 Tremont Street in Boston. It was built in 1909 for the businessman R. H. Stearns and his company and was the home of the R. H. Stearns and Company department store until the company's demise in 1978. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'20"N, 71°3'44"W

Address

140 Tremont StreetDowntown BostonBoston United States

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R. H. Stearns Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Downtown Crossing, Granary Burying Ground, Opera House, Park Street Church.

~500 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Downtown Crossing, Boston
3 min walk • Downtown Crossing is a bustling shopping district nestled in the heart of Boston, United States. Known for its vibrant pedestrian-only streets and a diverse array of retail options, this urban center attracts locals and tourists alike, eager to experience Boston's...
~690 ftN
Historic cemetery on the Freedom Trail
Granary Burying Ground, Boston
4 min walk • The Granary Burying Ground, nestled in the heart of Boston, is one of the city's most historic cemeteries. Established in 1660, this hallowed ground is the final resting place for many notable figures of the American Revolution and the early history of the United...
~510 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Opera House, Boston
3 min walk • The Boston Opera House, also known as the Citizens Bank Opera House, is a performing arts and esports venue located at 539 Washington St. in Boston, Massachusetts. It was originally built as the B.F. Keith Memorial Theatre, a movie palace in the Keith-Albee chain.
~470 ftN
Storied 19th-century venue
Park Street Church, Boston
3 min walk • Park Street Church, founded in 1804, is a historic and active evangelical Conservative Congregational church in Downtown Boston, Massachusetts. Typical attendance averages over 2,000 people across all Sunday services. Church membership records are private, but the congregation has over 1,200 members.
~360 ftW
Monuments and statues
Parkman Plaza, Boston
2 min walk • Parkman Plaza is a plaza in Boston Common, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
~860 ftN
Grand 19th-century library and art museum
Boston Athenæum, Boston
5 min walk • The Boston Athenaeum is one of the oldest independent libraries in the United States. It is also one of a number of membership libraries, for which patrons pay a yearly subscription fee to use Athenaeum services.
~390 ftN
Monuments and statues
Boston Common Tablet, Boston
2 min walk • Boston Common Tablet is a 1913 sculpture by R. Clipston Sturgis, installed at Boston Common in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
~310 ftNW
Monuments and statues, Fountain
Brewer Fountain, Boston
2 min walk • Brewer Fountain is a 1868 bronze sculpture by Michel Joseph Napoléon Liénard. It stands near the corner of Park and Tremont Streets in Boston, Massachusetts, by Park Street Station.
~750 ftNE
Church, Temple
Tremont Temple, Boston
4 min walk • The Tremont Temple on 88 Tremont Street is a Baptist church in Boston, affiliated with the American Baptist Churches, USA. The existing multi-storey, Renaissance Revival structure was designed by architect Clarence Blackall of Boston, and opened in May 1896.
~100 ftNW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston
1 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston is the historic cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. Located at 138 Tremont Street near Downtown Crossing, directly across from Boston Common and Park Street Station, the cathedral is adjacent to the diocesan offices. The acting dean of the cathedral was the Rev.
~460 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Modern Theatre, Boston
3 min walk • The Modern Theatre is a theatre on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It first opened in 1876 as the Dobson Building designed by Levi Newcomb. It was renovated in 1914 as a movie theatre by architect Clarence Blackall; by 1980 it had fallen into neglect and dilapidation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to R. H. Stearns Building?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston (1 min walk), Temple Place Historic District, Boston (1 min walk), Winter Street Concourse, Boston (2 min walk), Winter Street, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to R. H. Stearns Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to R. H. Stearns Building:

Bus

Tremont St opp Temple Pl • Lines: 55 (1 min walk)
Otis St @ Summer St • Lines: 504, 7 (6 min walk)

Light rail

Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (2 min walk)
Boylston • Lines: B, C, D, E (5 min walk)

Metro

Park Street • Lines: Red (2 min walk)
Downtown Crossing • Lines: Orange, Red (3 min walk)

Train

Boston South Station (12 min walk)
Boston North Station (19 min walk)