Theodore W. Richards House, Belmont

Name: Theodore W. Richards House
Address: Belmont, United States

#19 among attractions in Belmont

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The Theodore W. Richards House is a National Historic Landmark at 15 Follen Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Built in 1900, it was the home until his death of Theodore William Richards, the first American to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Richards was a leading experimental chemist of his day, measuring the atomic weights of a large number of elements. He was also responsible for the growth of Harvard University's graduate chemistry program to one of the finest in the nation. The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976. ()

Coordinates: 42°22'44"N, 71°7'20"W

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Cambridge (Neighborhood Nine)Belmont United States

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Theodore W. Richards House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Club Passim, Lizard Lounge, Memorial Hall, Cambridge Common.

~1750 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife
Club Passim, Boston
9 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...
~1410 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
7 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...
0.4 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Memorial, Theater
Memorial Hall, Boston
11 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...
~790 ftSE
Park, Playground
Cambridge Common, Boston
4 min walk • Cambridge Common is a public park and National Historic Landmark in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. It is located near Harvard Square and borders on several parts of Harvard University. The north end of the park has a large playground.
~1960 ftS
Library, Shopping, Bookshop
The Harvard Coop, Boston
10 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.
~1930 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema
Brattle Theatre, Boston
10 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.
~1350 ftS
Church, Georgian architecture, Baroque architecture
Christ Church, Boston
7 min walk • Christ Church, at Zero Garden Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. Built in 1760–61, it was designated a National Historic Landmark as one of the few buildings unambiguously attributable to Peter Harrison, the first formally trained architect to work in the British colonies.
~360 ftW
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Edwin Abbot House, Belmont
2 min walk • The Edwin Abbot House, also known as the Zabriskie House, is an historic house at 27 Garden Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Built in 1889 to a design by Longfellow, Alden & Harlow, it is a prominent local example of residential Richardsonian Romanesque architecture.
~1420 ftSW
Historic poet's home and war headquarters
Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site, Boston
7 min walk • The Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site is a historic site located at 105 Brattle Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
~1140 ftS
Library, Colonial revival architecture
Schlesinger Library, Belmont
6 min walk • The Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America is a research library at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Harvard University. According to Nancy F.
~1240 ftNE
Universities and schools
Lesley University, Boston
7 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Theodore W. Richards House?

Nearby attractions include Second Waterhouse House, Belmont (1 min walk), Follen Street Historic District, Belmont (2 min walk), Edwin Abbot House, Belmont (2 min walk), Statue of John Bridge, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to Theodore W. Richards House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Theodore W. Richards House:

Metro

Harvard • Lines: Red (10 min walk)
Porter • Lines: Red (18 min walk)

Bus

Harvard Square (11 min walk)
Massachusetts Ave @ Holyoke St • Lines: 1, 69 (12 min walk)

Train

Porter (18 min walk)