Wilder Street Historic District, Lowell

Name: Wilder Street Historic District
Address: Lowell, United States

#59 among attractions in Lowell

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The Wilder Street Historic District is a historic district in Lowell, Massachusetts. The section of Wilder Street between Westford Street and Branch Road contains a remarkable collection of large late 19th-century houses. About one dozen wealthy businessmen built elaborate houses in Queen Anne, Italianate, Stick, and Second Empire styles in this area, which was developed by its landowner, Charles Wilder, and it was considered one of the city's most fashionable addresses of the time. ()

Coordinates: 42°38'11"N, 71°19'56"W

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Lowell (Highlands)Lowell United States

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Wilder Street Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Edward A. LeLacheur Park, New England Quilt Museum, Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell, Pawtucket Falls.

1.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Edward A. LeLacheur Park, Lowell
35 min walk • Nestled along the banks of the Merrimack River, Edward A. LeLacheur Park is a beloved stadium located in Lowell, Massachusetts. This modern ballpark, which opened its doors in 1998, has become an integral part of the city's cultural and sports landscape, offering...
1.2 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
New England Quilt Museum, Lowell
31 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Lowell, Massachusetts, the New England Quilt Museum serves as a vibrant center for the celebration of the art of quilting. This specialized art institute is a haven for textile enthusiasts and art lovers alike, offering an intimate look...
1.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Hockey
Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell, Lowell
35 min walk • The Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell is a multi-purpose facility owned by the University of Massachusetts Lowell and located in Lowell, Massachusetts.
0.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Pawtucket Falls, Lowell
23 min walk • Pawtucket Falls is a waterfall on the Merrimack River at Lowell, Massachusetts. The waterfall and rapids below it drop a total of 32 feet in a little under a mile, and was an important fishing ground for the Pennacook Indians in pre-colonial times.
0.9 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Fashion museum
American Textile History Museum, Lowell
23 min walk • The American Textile History Museum, located in Lowell, Massachusetts, was founded as the Merrimack Valley Textile Museum in North Andover, Massachusetts in 1960 by Caroline Stevens Rogers.
1 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Historical place
Whistler House Museum of Art, Lowell
27 min walk • The Whistler House Museum of Art is the birthplace of painter and etcher James McNeill Whistler. It is located at 243 Worthen Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, USA, and is open as a museum displaying works from the museum collection and shows by artist members.
0.9 miNE
Church
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Lowell
24 min walk • Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is a historic Greek Orthodox Church building at 62 Lewis Street in Lowell, Massachusetts. Holy Trinity is one of the many Eastern Orthodox churches in Lowell, along with St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Transfiguration of Our Savior Greek Orthodox Church, and St. George Greek Orthodox Church.
1 miN
Church
Pawtucket Congregational Church, Lowell
26 min walk • The Pawtucket Congregational Church is a historic church at 15 Mammoth Road in Lowell, Massachusetts. It sits across Massachusetts Route 113 from the Merrimack River at Pawtucket Falls on the site at which the Pennacook sachem Passaconaway once lived.
1 miNE
Church, Spiritual
St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Lowell
25 min walk • St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Lowell, Massachusetts, is an Eastern Orthodox parish under the jurisdiction of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. St.
1.2 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
National Streetcar Museum, Lowell
30 min walk • The National Streetcar Museum is a streetcar museum and heritage railway located in Lowell, Massachusetts. It is owned by the New England Electric Railway Historical Society, which also operates the Seashore Trolley Museum, and is operated as part of the National Park Service's Lowell National Historical Park.
1.1 miNE
Library, Romanesque revival architecture
Pollard Memorial Library, Lowell
29 min walk • Samuel Pollard Memorial Library or Pollard Memorial Library is the main branch of the public library in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wilder Street Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Grace Universalist Church, Lowell (3 min walk), University of Massachusetts, Lowell (13 min walk), Clemente Park, Lowell (14 min walk), Tyler Park Historic District, Lowell (15 min walk).

How to get to Wilder Street Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wilder Street Historic District:

Bus

Westford St and Stevens St • Lines: 5 (5 min walk)
Riverview Suites • Lines: Blue Line, Downtown Express, Drum Hill Line, Red Line (N&W) (11 min walk)

Train

Lowell (23 min walk)

Tram

Swamp Locks • Lines: Lowell National Park Trolley (24 min walk)
Visitor Center • Lines: Lowell National Park Trolley (30 min walk)