St. John the Evangelist Church, Boston

Name: St. John the Evangelist Church
Address: 2254 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, 02140, United States
Telephone: +1 617-547-4880

#237 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

St. John the Evangelist is a historic Roman Catholic Church at 2270 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. ()

Completed: 1905 (119 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque revivalCoordinates: 42°23'42"N, 71°7'47"W

Address

2254 Massachusetts AveCambridge (North Cambridge)Boston 02140 United States

Contact

+1 617-547-4880

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Day trips

St. John the Evangelist Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
27 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...
1.3 miE
Cycling, Bike path
The Highland, Boston
33 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.
~1670 ftNW
Cycling, Bike path, Park
Fitchburg Cutoff, Boston
9 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.
0.5 miE
Cycling, Bike path
Somerville Community Path, Arlington
13 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.
0.4 miE
Square
Davis Square, Boston
11 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.
~1880 ftE
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.
0.6 miSW
Park
Mayor Danehy Park, Belmont
16 min walk • Thomas W. Danehy Park is a park in North Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its eastern entrance is at 99 Sherman Street. It is bounded on the north by the MBTA Fitchburg Line and to the west by Fresh Pond Mall.
1 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Capitol Theater Building, Arlington
26 min walk • The Capitol Theater Building is a historic mixed commercial, residential, and theatrical building at 202–208 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington, Massachusetts.
0.5 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. James Episcopal Church, Boston
14 min walk • St. James's Episcopal Church is an historic Episcopal church at 1991 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The parish was founded in 1864 as a mission from Christ Church. The Richardsonian Romanesque building was built in 1888–89 to a design by Henry M. Congdon.
1 miNE
Universities and schools, Art gallery, Museum
Tufts University, Boston
25 min walk • Tufts University is a private research university on the border of Medford and Somerville, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1852 as Tufts College by Christian universalists who sought to provide a nonsectarian institution of higher learning.
0.5 miNE
Library
West Somerville Branch Library, Boston
12 min walk • The West Somerville Branch Library is a historic library at 40 College Avenue in Somerville, Massachusetts, just outside Davis Square. It is a fine local example of Classical Revival architecture, built in 1909 with funding support from Andrew Carnegie, and was the city's first branch library.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. John the Evangelist Church?

Nearby attractions include North Cambridge, Arlington (2 min walk), Isaac McLean House, Arlington (6 min walk), Chester Kingsley House, Arlington (8 min walk), Fitchburg Cutoff, Boston (9 min walk).

How to get to St. John the Evangelist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. John the Evangelist Church:

Metro

Davis • Lines: Red (10 min walk)
Alewife • Lines: Red (15 min walk)

Bus

Alewife (16 min walk)

Train

Porter (19 min walk)