Z. E. Cliff House, Arlington

Name: Z. E. Cliff House
Address: Arlington, United States

#46 among attractions in Arlington

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The Z. E. Cliff House is a historic house located at 29 Powderhouse Terrace in Somerville, Massachusetts. Built about 1900 by a prominent local developer for his own use, it is one of the city's finest examples of residential Shingle style architecture. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. ()

Coordinates: 42°23'59"N, 71°6'60"W

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Somerville (Powder House)Arlington United States

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Z. E. Cliff House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lizard Lounge, The Highland, Fitchburg Cutoff, Somerville Community Path.

1.2 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
32 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...
0.9 miSE
Cycling, Bike path
The Highland, Boston
23 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.
0.9 miW
Cycling, Bike path, Park
Fitchburg Cutoff, Boston
24 min walk • The Fitchburg Cutoff was a rail line running 2.8 miles from Brighton Street in Belmont, Massachusetts to Somerville Junction in Somerville, Massachusetts. It was constructed in two segments in 1870 and 1881; passenger service lasted until 1927.
~1520 ftSW
Cycling, Bike path
Somerville Community Path, Arlington
8 min walk • The Somerville Community Path is a paved rail trail in Somerville, Massachusetts, running 1.3 miles from Massachusetts Avenue to Lowell Street via Davis Square.
~1920 ftSW
Square
Davis Square, Boston
10 min walk • Davis Square is a major intersection in the northwestern section of Somerville, Massachusetts where several streets meet: Holland Street, Dover Street, Day Street, Elm Street, Highland Avenue, and College Avenue.
0.4 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Flea market
Somerville Theatre, Boston
10 min walk • The Somerville Theatre is an independent movie theater and concert venue in the Davis Square neighborhood of Somerville, Massachusetts, United States. Over one hundred years old, the Somerville Theatre started off as a vaudeville house and movie theater.
0.5 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
Goddard Chapel, Boston
14 min walk • Goddard Chapel, built in 1883, is the main religious building at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. The historic chapel was built in the Lombard Romanesque style.
~520 ftN
Square
Powder House Square, Boston
3 min walk • Powder House Square is a neighborhood and landmark rotary in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States. It is also known locally as Powder House Circle. It is the 6-way intersection of College Avenue, Broadway, Warner Street, and Powder House Boulevard.
0.6 miN
Italianate architecture
Ballou Hall, Arlington
15 min walk • Ballou Hall is a historic academic building on the campus of Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. Built in 1852 and designed by Gridley J.F. Bryant, it was Tufts' first academic building following the university's establishment by a group of Universalists.
0.6 miNW
Romanesque revival architecture
Goddard Hall, Arlington
16 min walk • Goddard Hall, originally known as Goddard Gymnasium, is a historic academic building on the campus of Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts.
0.5 miN
Library
Tisch Library, Arlington
12 min walk • Tisch Library, originally Wessell Library, is the principal library for the Medford/Somerville campus of Tufts University.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Z. E. Cliff House?

Nearby attractions include Powder House Square, Boston (3 min walk), Ball Square, Boston (7 min walk), West Somerville Branch Library, Boston (8 min walk), Davis Square, Boston (10 min walk).

How to get to Z. E. Cliff House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Z. E. Cliff House:

Metro

Davis • Lines: Red (10 min walk)
Porter • Lines: Red (20 min walk)

Train

Porter (21 min walk)