North Avenue Congregational Church, Boston

Name: North Avenue Congregational Church
Address: Boston, United States

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North Avenue Congregational Church, Boston

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North Avenue Congregational Church is a historic church meetinghouse at 1801 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was completely renovated in 2015 to become a library for Lesley University. The former church now forms part of what is now the Lunder Arts Center complex. ()

Built: 1845 (179 years ago)Coordinates: 42°23'12"N, 71°7'7"W

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Cambridge (Aggasiz - Harvard University)Boston United States

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North Avenue Congregational Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.9 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
Club Passim, Boston
22 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...
~1640 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
8 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
Gothic Revival architecture, Memorial, Theater
Memorial Hall, Boston
20 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...
0.7 miE
Cycling, Bike path
The Highland, Boston
18 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 miS
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.
0.7 miN
Cycling, Bike path
Somerville Community Path, Arlington
18 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
Library, Shopping, Bookshop
The Harvard Coop, Boston
23 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.
0.9 miS
Nightlife, Cinema
Brattle Theatre, Boston
24 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.
0.7 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Flea market
Somerville Theatre, Boston
19 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.
~1820 ftS
Universities and schools
Lesley University, Boston
9 min walk • Lesley University is a private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. As of 2018-19 Lesley University enrolled 6,593 students.
0.8 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
American Repertory Theater, Boston
22 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to North Avenue Congregational Church?

Nearby attractions include Lovell Block, Arlington (3 min walk), Porter Square, Boston (4 min walk), Garfield Street Historic District, Arlington (5 min walk), Cooper–Frost–Austin House, Boston (6 min walk).

How to get to North Avenue Congregational Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to North Avenue Congregational Church:

Train

Porter (3 min walk)

Metro

Porter • Lines: Red (4 min walk)
Davis • Lines: Red (19 min walk)

Bus

Harvard Square (24 min walk)
Massachusetts Ave @ Holyoke St • Lines: 1, 69 (24 min walk)