Social Law Library, Boston

Name: Social Law Library
Address: 1 Pemberton Square, Boston, United States
Telephone: +1 617-226-1500

#312 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

The Social Law Library, founded in 1803, is the second oldest law library in the United States. It is located in the John Adams Courthouse at Pemberton Square in Boston, Massachusetts, the same building which houses the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and the Massachusetts Appeals Court. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'32"N, 71°3'40"W

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1 Pemberton SquareDowntown BostonBoston United States

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+1 617-226-1500

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Day trips

Social Law Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Freedom Trail, Granary Burying Ground, Government Center, Massachusetts State House.

~1040 ftE
Route with historic sites and museums
Freedom Trail, Boston
6 min walk • The Freedom Trail in Boston is a 2.5-mile-long path through downtown that passes by 16 locations significant to the history of the United States. Marked largely with brick, it winds from Boston Common to the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown.
~570 ftS
Historic cemetery on the Freedom Trail
Granary Burying Ground, Boston
3 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...
~560 ftNE
Square
Government Center, Boston
3 min walk • Government Center in Boston, United States, stands as a central hub for both the city's civic and administrative affairs. Situated in the heart of downtown Boston, this area is home to various federal, state, and city government offices.
~730 ftW
Federal-era home of state legislature
Massachusetts State House, Boston
4 min walk • The Massachusetts State House, prominently situated on Beacon Hill in Boston, is a grand emblem of the state's political history and architectural heritage. Completed in 1798, this distinguished landmark, with its iconic golden dome, serves as the seat of the...
~1000 ftSE
Historic site of the Boston Tea Party
Old South Meeting House, Boston
5 min walk • The Old South Meeting House is a historic Congregational church building located at the corner of Milk and Washington Streets in the Downtown Crossing area of Boston, Massachusetts, built in 1729.
~430 ftSW
Grand 19th-century library and art museum
Boston Athenæum, Boston
3 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.
~560 ftW
Monuments and statues
Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial, Boston
3 min walk • The Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial is a memorial in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The memorial was dedicated in 2007, and displayed 870 names, as of September 2014.
~580 ftS
Church, Temple
Tremont Temple, Boston
3 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.
~560 ftSE
City hall, Historical place
Old City Hall, Boston
3 min walk • Boston's Old City Hall was home to its city council from 1865 to 1969. It was one of the first buildings in the French Second Empire style to be built in the United States.
~890 ftSE
Historical place, Shopping
Old Corner Bookstore, Boston
5 min walk • The Old Corner Bookstore is a historic commercial building located at 283 Washington Street at the corner of School Street in the historic core of Boston, Massachusetts.
~450 ftN
Memorial
Garden of Peace, Boston
3 min walk • The Garden of Peace in Boston, Massachusetts, is a memorial commemorating victims of homicide and a living reminder of the impact of violence. It is a visual testament to the need for eliminating violence. The Garden of Peace, is a memorial to homicide victims.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Social Law Library?

Nearby attractions include Austin and Stone's Dime Museum, Boston (1 min walk), Suffolk County Courthouse, Boston (1 min walk), Pemberton Square, Boston (2 min walk), Mount Vernon Church, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to Social Law Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Social Law Library:

Light rail

Government Center • Lines: C, D, E (3 min walk)
Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (6 min walk)

Metro

Government Center • Lines: Blue (3 min walk)
Bowdoin • Lines: Blue (5 min walk)

Bus

Tremont St opp Temple Pl • Lines: 55 (6 min walk)
Otis St @ Summer St • Lines: 504, 7 (9 min walk)

Train

Boston North Station (14 min walk)
Boston South Station (16 min walk)