Cooper-Davenport Tavern Wing, Boston

Name: Cooper-Davenport Tavern Wing
Address: Boston, United States

#910 among attractions in Boston

Drinks, Nightlife

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The Cooper–Davenport Tavern Wing is a historic building in Somerville, Massachusetts. Built c. 1806 by John Davenport as a wing to a 1757 tavern built by Jonathan Cooper, this is one of the few Federal-period buildings to survive in the city. Moved to its present location in the 1880s, it now houses residences. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. ()

Coordinates: 42°23'1"N, 71°6'51"W

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Cambridge (Aggasiz - Harvard University)Boston United States

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Cooper-Davenport Tavern Wing – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Club Passim, Lizard Lounge, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Memorial Hall.

0.7 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Club Passim, Boston
19 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...
~1530 ftW
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...
~1830 ftS
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Museum of Comparative Zoology, Boston
9 min walk • Nestled within the prestigious grounds of Harvard University in Boston, the Museum of Comparative Zoology stands as a testament to the natural world's vast diversity. Founded in 1859 by the eminent biologist Louis Agassiz, this museum is dedicated to the research...
0.5 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Memorial, Theater
Memorial Hall, Boston
14 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...
0.6 miNE
Cycling, Bike path
The Highland, Boston
16 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.
~1980 ftS
Anthropological collections at Harvard
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Boston
10 min walk • The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology is a museum affiliated with Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1866, the Peabody Museum is one of the oldest and largest museums focusing on anthropological material, with particular focus on the ethnography and archaeology of the Americas.
~1940 ftS
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Harvard Museum of Natural History, Boston
10 min walk • The Harvard Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum housed in the University Museum Building, located on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
0.8 miS
Shopping, Bookshop
Grolier Poetry Bookshop, Boston
20 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.
0.8 miSW
Library, Shopping, Bookshop
The Harvard Coop, Boston
20 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.
0.4 miS
Museum, Georgian architecture, Specialty museum
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, Boston
10 min walk • The Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East is a museum founded in 1889. It moved into its present location at 6 Divinity Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1903.
~1970 ftS
Museum
University Museum, Boston
10 min walk • The University Museum is a historic building that houses several museums belonging to Harvard University. The building is located at 24-28 Oxford Street and 11-25 Divinity Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cooper-Davenport Tavern Wing?

Nearby attractions include Agassiz, Boston (3 min walk), Garfield Street Historic District, Arlington (6 min walk), J. A. Wood House, Belmont (7 min walk), The Jarvis, Boston (8 min walk).

How to get to Cooper-Davenport Tavern Wing by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cooper-Davenport Tavern Wing:

Train

Porter (10 min walk)

Metro

Porter • Lines: Red (11 min walk)
Harvard • Lines: Red (18 min walk)

Bus

Massachusetts Ave @ Holyoke St • Lines: 1, 69 (19 min walk)
Harvard Square (20 min walk)