Shady Hill Historic District, Boston

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

#1091 among attractions in Boston

Neighbourhood, Queen Anne architecture, Colonial revival architecture

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The Shady Hill Historic District is a historic district roughly bounded by Museum, Beacon and Holden, and Kirkland Streets, and Francis Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The district encompasses a residential area that is one of the city's most homogeneous neighborhoods of the second half of the 19th century. Located just east of the Harvard University campus, the area is characterized by large lot sizes and winding roads, with mature trees providing shade. The houses in the district are predominantly Queen Anne and Colonial Revival in character. ()

Coordinates: 42°22'45"N, 71°6'41"W

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Cambridge (Aggasiz - Harvard University)Boston United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Club Passim, Lizard Lounge, Harvard Art Museums, Museum of Comparative Zoology.

0.6 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Club Passim, Boston
15 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...
0.5 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
12 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...
~1910 ftSW
Diverse European and American works
Harvard Art Museums, Boston
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, a stone's throw away from the bustling city of Boston, the Harvard Art Museums stand as a pinnacle of artistic and cultural exploration. This renowned institution is not just one, but a consortium of three museums: the Fogg Museum...
~1150 ftW
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Museum of Comparative Zoology, Boston
6 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...
~1490 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Memorial, Theater
Memorial Hall, Boston
8 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...
~1030 ftW
Anthropological collections at Harvard
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Boston
5 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.
~1170 ftW
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Harvard Museum of Natural History, Boston
6 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.
0.5 miSW
Shopping, Bookshop
Grolier Poetry Bookshop, Boston
14 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.
0.6 miSW
Library, Shopping, Bookshop
The Harvard Coop, Boston
15 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.
~780 ftSW
Museum, Georgian architecture, Specialty museum
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, Boston
4 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.
~1900 ftS
Library
Cambridge Public Library, Boston
10 min walk • The Cambridge Public Library in Cambridge, Massachusetts is part of the Minuteman Library Network. It consists of a main library and six branches, located throughout the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shady Hill Historic District?

Nearby attractions include E. E. Cummings House, Boston (2 min walk), Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, Boston (4 min walk), Harvard-Yenching Library, Boston (5 min walk), Kirkland Place Historic District, Boston (5 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to Shady Hill Historic District:

Metro

Harvard • Lines: Red (14 min walk)
Porter • Lines: Red (20 min walk)

Bus

Massachusetts Ave @ Holyoke St • Lines: 1, 69 (14 min walk)
Harvard Square (15 min walk)

Train

Porter (19 min walk)