Spring Hill Historic District, Boston

Name: Spring Hill Historic District
Address: Boston, United States

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The Spring Hill Historic District is a historic district roughly bounded by Summer, Central, Atherton, and Spring Streets in the Spring Hill area of Somerville, Massachusetts. The district encompasses the city's best-preserved residential subdivision from the mid-19th century, with later infill construction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. ()

Coordinates: 42°23'7"N, 71°6'29"W

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Somerville (Spring Hill)Boston United States

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Spring Hill Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Club Passim, Lizard Lounge, Memorial Hall, The Highland.

1 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Club Passim, Boston
25 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...
0.6 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, part of the greater Boston area, Lizard Lounge is an intimate and eclectic venue that has become a staple in the local music and nightlife scene. This subterranean spot, located beneath the Cambridge Common restaurant, is known for...
0.7 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Memorial, Theater
Memorial Hall, Boston
19 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...
~1680 ftN
Cycling, Bike path
The Highland, Boston
9 min walk • The Highland is a historic multiunit residence at 66 Highland Avenue in Somerville, Massachusetts. The three story brick building was built in 1892 to a design by architect Samuel D. Kelley.
1 miSW
Shopping, Bookshop
Grolier Poetry Bookshop, Boston
26 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.
1 miNW
Cycling, Bike path
Somerville Community Path, Arlington
26 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.
1 miSW
Library, Shopping, Bookshop
The Harvard Coop, Boston
26 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.
1.1 miSW
Nightlife, Cinema
Brattle Theatre, Boston
28 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.
1.1 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Flea market
Somerville Theatre, Boston
28 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.
1.2 miS
Nightlife, Restaurant
The Plough and Stars, Boston
30 min walk • The Plough and Stars is a bar and music venue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1969 by brothers Peter and Padraig O'Malley, named after the play by Seán O'Casey.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Natural history museum
Harvard University Herbaria, Boston
14 min walk • The Harvard University Herbaria and Botanical Museum are institutions located on the grounds of Harvard University at 22 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Botanical Museum is one of three which comprise the Harvard Museum of Natural History.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Spring Hill Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Joseph K. James House, Boston (6 min walk), Agassiz, Boston (11 min walk), Somerville, Boston (12 min walk), Shady Hill Historic District, Boston (12 min walk).

How to get to Spring Hill Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Spring Hill Historic District:

Train

Porter (15 min walk)

Metro

Porter • Lines: Red (16 min walk)
Harvard • Lines: Red (24 min walk)

Bus

Springfield St @ Newton St • Lines: 91 (20 min walk)
Newton St @ Concord Sq • Lines: 91 (20 min walk)