The Montrose, Belmont

Name: The Montrose
Address: 1646 Massachusetts Avenue, Belmont, United States

#9 among attractions in Belmont

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Facts and practical information

The Montrose is a historic multiunit residential building in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is a six-story yellow brick building, whose Italian Renaissance details include a copper cornice with modillions, varied window treatments on each floor, belt courses of brickwork between some of the floors, and a front entry surround with fluted Doric columns. Built in 1898, it was one of the first "French flat" luxury apartment houses built in the city. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. ()

Coordinates: 42°22'52"N, 71°7'12"W

Address

1646 Massachusetts AvenueCambridge (Neighborhood Nine)Belmont United States

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The Montrose – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
Club Passim, Boston
13 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...
~360 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
2 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...
~1520 ftSE
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Museum of Comparative Zoology, Boston
8 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 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Memorial, Theater
Memorial Hall, Boston
12 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...
~1630 ftS
Park, Playground
Cambridge Common, Boston
8 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.
~1580 ftSE
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Harvard Museum of Natural History, Boston
8 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 miS
Library, Shopping, Bookshop
The Harvard Coop, Boston
14 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.
0.5 miS
Nightlife, Cinema
Brattle Theatre, Boston
14 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.
~1330 ftSW
Square
Edwin Abbot House, Belmont
7 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.
~1630 ftSE
Museum
University Museum, Boston
8 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.
~190 ftNE
Universities and schools
Lesley University, Boston
1 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 The Montrose?

Nearby attractions include The Dunvegan, Belmont (1 min walk), Lesley University, Boston (1 min walk), J. A. Wood House, Belmont (3 min walk), The Jarvis, Boston (4 min walk).

How to get to The Montrose by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Montrose:

Train

Porter (13 min walk)

Metro

Harvard • Lines: Red (13 min walk)
Porter • Lines: Red (14 min walk)

Bus

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