George Sherman Union, Boston

Name: George Sherman Union
Address: 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, United States

#668 among attractions in Boston

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The George Sherman Union is the student union building at Boston University and Boston University Academy. The Brutalist-styled building opened in Spring 1963. When it opened, the Union had a 10-lane bowling alley in its basement. The building is named for the Boston industrialist, philanthropist, and Boston University benefactor. The Union was modeled after similar student centers in Midwestern universities. ()

Architectural style: BrutalismCoordinates: 42°21'3"N, 71°6'32"W

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775 Commonwealth AvenueFenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - LongwoodBoston United States

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George Sherman Union – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cask 'n Flagon, Agganis Arena, Paradise Rock Club, Boston University Bridge.

0.6 miSE
Nightlife
Cask 'n Flagon, Boston
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, just a stone's throw away from the historic Fenway Park, stands the Cask 'n Flagon, a legendary tavern that has become an integral part of the city's fabric. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and deep ties to Boston's baseball culture...
~1950 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Agganis Arena, Boston
10 min walk • Agganis Arena is a 7,200-seat multi-purpose arena in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, on the campus of Boston University, built on the location of the former Commonwealth Armory.
0.5 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Paradise Rock Club, Boston
14 min walk • The Paradise Rock Club is a 933-capacity music venue in Boston, Massachusetts. Due to its relatively small size, it appeals to top local alternative rock performers as well as American and British bands visiting Boston for the first time.
~720 ftNW
Bridge
Boston University Bridge, Boston
4 min walk • The Boston University Bridge, originally the Cottage Farm Bridge and commonly referred to as the BU Bridge, is a steel truss through arch bridge with a suspended deck carrying Route 2 over the Charles River, connecting the Boston University campus to Cambridge, Massachusetts.
~1800 ftSE
Church, Colonial revival architecture
Ruggles Baptist Church, Boston
9 min walk • The Second Church in Boston is a historic church building at 874 Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It was built in 1914 in Colonial Revival style to designs by the firm of architect Ralph Adams Cram.
0.5 miNE
Forts and castles, Park
Fort Washington, Boston
12 min walk • Fort Washington, also known as Fort Washington Park, is a historic site at 95 Waverly Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was built by soldiers of the Continental Army under the orders of George Washington in November 1775.
0.6 miSW
Church
St. Aidan's Church, Boston
16 min walk • Saint Aidan's Church and Rectory is a historic Catholic church complex in Brookline, Massachusetts. The stuccoed church, located at 224-210 Freeman Street, was designed by Maginnis & Walsh, a noted designer of ecclesiastical buildings, in the Medieval Revival style, and was built in 1911.
~730 ftNW
Bridge
Grand Junction Railroad Bridge, Boston
4 min walk • The Grand Junction Railroad Bridge is a steel plate girder bridge carrying the Grand Junction Railroad over the Charles River in Boston, connecting the Boston University campus to Cambridgeport.
~1230 ftE
Concert hall
Tsai Performance Center, Boston
6 min walk • Tsai Performance Center is a concert hall located within Boston University's College of Arts and Sciences building. Constructed in 1989, the facility was made possible by a $5.5 million gift from the Tsai Family, particularly Gerald Tsai, who served as a trustee and an honorary board member of the university for a number of years.
~1640 ftE
Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles, Pub
BU Castle, Boston
8 min walk • The Boston University Castle is a Tudor Revival-style mansion owned by Boston University on Bay State Road. The school typically uses it for receptions or concerts, but also rents out The Castle to cater events and special occasions.
0.5 miNW
Park
Charles River Reservation, Boston
13 min walk • The Charles River Reservation is a 17-mile-long urban preserve and public recreation area located along the banks of the Charles River in Boston, Cambridge, Watertown, and Newton, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to George Sherman Union?

Nearby attractions include Mugar Memorial Library, Boston (2 min walk), Marsh Chapel, Boston (4 min walk), Boston University Bridge, Boston (4 min walk), Grand Junction Railroad Bridge, Boston (4 min walk).

How to get to George Sherman Union by public transport?

The nearest stations to George Sherman Union:

Bus

Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd • Lines: 47, 57 (1 min walk)
Mountfort St @ Lenox St • Lines: 47 (4 min walk)

Light rail

Boston University Central • Lines: B (3 min walk)
Amory Street • Lines: B (8 min walk)

Train

Lansdowne (14 min walk)
Ruggles (36 min walk)

Metro

Central Square • Lines: Red (27 min walk)
Ruggles • Lines: Orange (36 min walk)