Thomas Cook House, Arlington

Name: Thomas Cook House
Address: Arlington, United States

#33 among attractions in Arlington

Greek Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Thomas Cook House is a historic house in Somerville, Massachusetts. Built c. 1850, it is the only surviving Greek Revival farmhouse on the west side of the city, and a reminder of the area's agrarian past. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. ()

Coordinates: 42°24'32"N, 71°7'44"W

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Somerville (West Somerville)Arlington United States

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Day trips

Thomas Cook House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fitchburg Cutoff, Somerville Community Path, Somerville Theatre, Goddard Chapel.

0.8 miS
Cycling, Bike path, Park
Fitchburg Cutoff, Boston
21 min walk • The Fitchburg Cutoff was a rail line running 2.8 miles from Brighton Street in Belmont, Massachusetts to Somerville Junction in Somerville, Massachusetts. It was constructed in two segments in 1870 and 1881; passenger service lasted until 1927.
1 miSE
Cycling, Bike path
Somerville Community Path, Arlington
25 min walk • The Somerville Community Path is a paved rail trail in Somerville, Massachusetts, running 1.3 miles from Massachusetts Avenue to Lowell Street via Davis Square.
0.9 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Flea market
Somerville Theatre, Boston
23 min walk • The Somerville Theatre is an independent movie theater and concert venue in the Davis Square neighborhood of Somerville, Massachusetts, United States. Over one hundred years old, the Somerville Theatre started off as a vaudeville house and movie theater.
0.5 miE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Goddard Chapel, Boston
13 min walk • Goddard Chapel, built in 1883, is the main religious building at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. The historic chapel was built in the Lombard Romanesque style.
0.8 miSE
Square
Powder House Square, Boston
21 min walk • Powder House Square is a neighborhood and landmark rotary in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States. It is also known locally as Powder House Circle. It is the 6-way intersection of College Avenue, Broadway, Warner Street, and Powder House Boulevard.
0.5 miE
Italianate architecture
Ballou Hall, Arlington
12 min walk • Ballou Hall is a historic academic building on the campus of Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. Built in 1852 and designed by Gridley J.F. Bryant, it was Tufts' first academic building following the university's establishment by a group of Universalists.
0.4 miE
Romanesque revival architecture
Goddard Hall, Arlington
10 min walk • Goddard Hall, originally known as Goddard Gymnasium, is a historic academic building on the campus of Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts.
0.5 miE
Library
Tisch Library, Arlington
14 min walk • Tisch Library, originally Wessell Library, is the principal library for the Medford/Somerville campus of Tufts University.
0.7 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Capitol Theater Building, Arlington
19 min walk • The Capitol Theater Building is a historic mixed commercial, residential, and theatrical building at 202–208 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington, Massachusetts.
~1880 ftW
Cemetery
Prince Hall Mystic Cemetery, Arlington
10 min walk • The Prince Hall Mystic Cemetery, also known as the Prince Hall Cemetery, is a historic cemetery located on Gardner Street, Arlington, Massachusetts. It is said to be the only remaining African American Masonic cemetery in the United States.
0.4 miE
Italianate architecture
Packard Hall, Arlington
12 min walk • Packard Hall, originally known as Middle Hall is a historic academic building on the campus of Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. Built in 1856, it was Tufts' second building constructed on Walnut Hill following Ballou Hall in 1852. The building currently houses the Department of Political Science.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thomas Cook House?

Nearby attractions include Prince Hall Mystic Cemetery, Arlington (10 min walk), Goddard Hall, Arlington (10 min walk), Teele Square, Arlington (11 min walk), Packard Hall, Arlington (12 min walk).

How to get to Thomas Cook House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thomas Cook House:

Metro

Davis • Lines: Red (23 min walk)
Alewife • Lines: Red (28 min walk)

Train

West Medford (24 min walk)

Bus

Alewife (29 min walk)