Edward Dodge House, Belmont

Name: Edward Dodge House
Address: 70 Sparks Street, Belmont, United States

#24 among attractions in Belmont

Queen Anne architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Edward Dodge House is a historic house at 70 Sparks Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame house was built in 1878 to a design by Longfellow and Clark. It has asymmetrical massing typical of Queen Anne styling, and also has a style of half-timbering on its upper levels that was popular in England in the 1860s. The exterior surfaces have a variety of textures, create by different sheathing types, including vertical boards, wood paneling, and brick patternwork. ()

Architectural style: Queen Anne style architectureCoordinates: 42°22'47"N, 71°7'50"W

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70 Sparks StreetCambridge (West Cambridge)Belmont United States

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Edward Dodge House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Club Passim, Lizard Lounge, Bright-Landry Hockey Center, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.

0.7 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Club Passim, Boston
18 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 miE
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...
0.8 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bright-Landry Hockey Center, Boston
21 min walk • The Bright-Landry Hockey Center is a 3,095-seat ice-hockey arena in the Allston neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It is home to the Harvard University Crimson men's and women's ice hockey teams. It is named for Alec Bright '19, a former hockey player. In 1956, the Donald C.
~860 ftNE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Belmont
5 min walk • The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is a research institute of the Smithsonian Institution, concentrating on astrophysical studies including galactic and extragalactic astronomy, cosmology, solar, earth and planetary sciences, theory and instrumentation, using observations...
0.7 miSE
Library, Shopping, Bookshop
The Harvard Coop, Boston
18 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.
0.6 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Brattle Theatre, Boston
17 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.
0.4 miE
Square
Edwin Abbot House, Belmont
10 min walk • The Edwin Abbot House, also known as the Zabriskie House, is an historic house at 27 Garden Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Built in 1889 to a design by Longfellow, Alden & Harlow, it is a prominent local example of residential Richardsonian Romanesque architecture.
~1670 ftSE
Historic poet's home and war headquarters
Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site, Boston
9 min walk • The Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site is a historic site located at 105 Brattle Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
0.5 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
American Repertory Theater, Boston
14 min walk • The American Repertory Theater is a professional not-for-profit theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1979 by Robert Brustein, the A.R.T. is known for its commitment to new American plays and music–theater explorations; to neglected works of the past; and to established classical texts reinterpreted in refreshing new ways.
~1420 ftSE
Neighbourhood
West Cambridge, Belmont
7 min walk • West Cambridge, also known as "Area 10", is a neighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is bounded by the Charles River on the south, JFK Street on the east, Concord Avenue on the north, and Fresh Pond, Aberdeen Avenue, and the Watertown line on the west.
~1250 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Hooper–Lee–Nichols House, Boston
7 min walk • The Hooper–Lee–Nichols House is an historic Colonial American house in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Initially constructed in 1685 and enlarged and remodeled many times thereafter, it is located at 159 Brattle Street in Cambridge. It is the second-oldest house in the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Edward Dodge House?

Nearby attractions include Col. Thomas Wentworth Higginson House, Belmont (1 min walk), J.A. Noyes House, Belmont (2 min walk), Sears Tower – Harvard Observatory, Belmont (5 min walk), Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Belmont (5 min walk).

How to get to Edward Dodge House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Edward Dodge House:

Metro

Harvard • Lines: Red (19 min walk)
Porter • Lines: Red (22 min walk)

Bus

Harvard Square (19 min walk)
Massachusetts Ave @ Holyoke St • Lines: 1, 69 (21 min walk)

Train

Porter (22 min walk)