Ballou Hall, Arlington

#9 among attractions in Arlington

Italianate architecture

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Facts and practical information

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. The building was later restored by McKim, Mead, and White and remains the center of administration for the university. ()

Coordinates: 42°24'27"N, 71°7'12"W

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1 The GreenSomerville (Tufts University)Arlington United States

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Day trips

Ballou Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Highland, Fitchburg Cutoff, Somerville Community Path, Davis Square.

1.4 miSE
Cycling, Bike path
The Highland, Boston
37 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
Cycling, Bike path, Park
Fitchburg Cutoff, Boston
25 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.
0.8 miS
Cycling, Bike path
Somerville Community Path, Arlington
20 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.
0.8 miS
Square
Davis Square, Boston
20 min walk • Davis Square is a major intersection in the northwestern section of Somerville, Massachusetts where several streets meet: Holland Street, Dover Street, Day Street, Elm Street, Highland Avenue, and College Avenue.
0.8 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Flea market
Somerville Theatre, Boston
20 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.
~230 ftSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Goddard Chapel, Boston
2 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.
0.5 miS
Square
Powder House Square, Boston
12 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.
~420 ftW
Romanesque revival architecture
Goddard Hall, Arlington
3 min walk • Goddard Hall, originally known as Goddard Gymnasium, is a historic academic building on the campus of Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts.
~550 ftSE
Library
Tisch Library, Arlington
3 min walk • Tisch Library, originally Wessell Library, is the principal library for the Medford/Somerville campus of Tufts University.
1.2 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Capitol Theater Building, Arlington
30 min walk • The Capitol Theater Building is a historic mixed commercial, residential, and theatrical building at 202–208 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington, Massachusetts.
0.8 miW
Cemetery
Prince Hall Mystic Cemetery, Arlington
21 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ballou Hall?

Nearby attractions include Walnut Hill, Arlington (1 min walk), Tufts University, Boston (1 min walk), Tufts University School of Arts and Sciences, Arlington (1 min walk), Goddard Chapel, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to Ballou Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ballou Hall:

Metro

Davis • Lines: Red (19 min walk)
Alewife • Lines: Red (34 min walk)

Train

West Medford (31 min walk)

Bus

Alewife (35 min walk)