Lynn, Massachusetts

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462 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the nearest 200 are listed here — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• Lynn Memorial City Hall and Auditorium · 0.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This isn't just another city hall; it's a living tribute to Lynn's history and a testament to civic pride. Lynn Memorial City Hall and Auditorium was built in 1948-1949, spearheaded by Mayor Albert Cole. It was…

• Grand Army of the Republic Hall (Lynn, Massachusetts) · 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a second. This unassuming building was once the heart of a powerful brotherhood: Civil War veterans. Built in 1885, this is the Grand Army of the Republic Hall, built by and for Union Army veterans. It…

• Lydia Pinkham House · 0.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Right here, in this area, a housewife turned herself into one of the most successful businesswomen of the 1800s! Lydia Pinkham, living at 285 Western Avenue, developed her famous Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.…

• Mary Baker Eddy House (Lynn, Massachusetts) · 0.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever hear of Christian Science? It started right here in Lynn. From 1875 to 1882, this house was home to Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of the Church of Christ, Scientist. During her time here, she revised her seminal…

• Lucian Newhall House (Lynn, Massachusetts) · 0.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Check out that fancy house! It's a reminder of Lynn's booming shoe industry. Lucian Newhall, a successful businessman who made his fortune in the shoe business, commissioned this house in 1866. It's a great example of…

• Pine Grove Cemetery (Lynn, Massachusetts) · 1.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Hold on tight, because even in a place as quiet as a cemetery, there's a story to be told. Pine Grove Cemetery in Lynn is more than just a final resting place; it's a snapshot of the city's history. Established in the…

• Swampscott Fish House · 2.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Hey, check it out! That little shingle-style building right there is more than just a pretty face; it's the oldest active fish house in the entire country! That's the Swampscott Fish House. Back in 1896, the town…

• Lynn Woods Reservation · 2.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine this: a sprawling, wild oasis right in the heart of a bustling city. That's Lynn Woods, and its story is all about preserving a vital green space. Back in 1881, the city of Lynn recognized the importance of this…

• Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site · 3.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder where American industry got its start? This is it! The Saugus Iron Works was the first integrated ironworks in North America. Founded by John Winthrop the Younger, it operated from 1646 to around 1670. They…

• Salem Diner · 3.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a slice of history at the Salem Diner, a rare survivor from the golden age of diners. Back in 1942, just before World War II really ramped up, the Sterling Company, a major diner manufacturer, closed its…

• Henry Cabot Lodge House · 3.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Right here, a powerful senator charted a course that kept the US out of the League of Nations. This is the Henry Cabot Lodge House, home to the influential senator who, for decades, shaped American foreign policy.…

• Salem Witch Trials Memorial · 4.2 mi · Historical Marker

  Between 1692 and 1693, more than 200 people were accused of witchcraft in Salem; twenty were executed and five died in jail.

• Pickering House (Salem, Massachusetts) · 4.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Dating back to 1664, this First Period Colonial house offers a rare glimpse into early life in Salem, predating the witch trials. The Pickering House, located on Broad Street, was home to ten generations of the…

• Hamilton Hall (Salem, Massachusetts) · 4.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time to a Salem where elegance and social standing reigned supreme! Hamilton Hall, a stunning example of Federal architecture, has been a gathering place for Salem's elite since the early 1800s. Designed by…

• Gedney and Cox Houses · 4.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine living in a house built before the United States even existed! That's the story of the Gedney House. Built around 1665, the Gedney House offers a rare glimpse into the lives of early colonists in Salem. The…

• Cotting–Smith Assembly House · 4.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine dancing where George Washington once did! This very spot, now the Cotting–Smith Assembly House, was the place to be in Salem during its maritime prime. Built in 1782, the Assembly House wasn't just a building;…

• The Witch City That Outgrew Its Ghosts · 4.5 mi

  Salem carries the heaviest name in early American history: the 1692 witch trials. Here's the honest version, because the legend gets it wrong: about twenty people were executed, but none were burned at the stake.…

• Boardman House (Saugus, Massachusetts) · 4.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a sec, you've gotta see this. The Boardman House is one of the best-preserved examples of early colonial architecture in New England. Built in 1692, the house was home to the Boardman family for…

• The Witch House · 4.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine standing where accusations flew like poisoned darts, where lives hung in the balance. This is The Witch House, the only remaining structure in Salem directly connected to the infamous Salem Witch Trials. Judge…

• John Proctor House (Peabody, Massachusetts) · 4.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine living in a time when whispers could condemn you to death. That's the shadow hanging over the John Proctor House. Though the original structure associated with John Proctor is no longer standing, this house…

• Joshua Ward House · 4.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a second; this place is kind of a big deal. It's the Joshua Ward House, and it's got a serious history. Built in 1784, it was one of the first brick houses in Salem. The interior woodwork was done by…

• Nathaniel Bowditch House · 4.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine sailing the high seas with only rudimentary charts – that was life before Nathaniel Bowditch. This is his former home, where he spent crucial years refining his groundbreaking work on navigation. Bowditch, a…

• Salem Witch Museum · 4.7 mi · Things to Do

  The 1692 witch trials brought to life. 20 people executed for witchcraft in this town.

• Peabody Museum of Salem · 4.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  You're passing a place that helped shape America's understanding of the world. For over two centuries, this spot has been a center for collecting and displaying maritime history and cultural artifacts. It all started…

• Rufus Choate House · 4.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine brilliant legal arguments echoing from this very spot! This is the Rufus Choate House, where one of America's most celebrated lawyers once lived. Rufus Choate, a prominent figure in the Federalist Party, called…

• John Ward House (Salem, Massachusetts) · 4.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine life in Salem long before the witch trials – that’s the world embodied by the John Ward House. Built between 1684 and 1723, this house offers a glimpse into early colonial life. John Ward, likely a tanner, lived…

• Gardner–Pingree House · 4.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Prepare to be transported to the height of elegance! This very spot is home to the Gardner-Pingree House, considered a masterpiece of Federal architecture. Completed in 1804 for merchant John Gardner Jr. and his wife,…

• Derby Wharf Light · 4.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This little lighthouse packs a punch of maritime history! It marks the end of Derby Wharf, once bustling with ships bringing goods from around the world. In 1871, this light was built to guide ships safely into Salem…

• Salem Maritime National Historical Park · 4.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Before you, lies a place that once connected a young America to the world. Salem Maritime National Historical Park isn't just a collection of old buildings; it's a portal to a time when Salem was a bustling hub of…

• North Street Fire Station · 4.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Hold on a second, because this unassuming brick building is one of the oldest active fire stations in the entire US! It's been protecting Salem since the 19th century. Built in 1881, the North Street Fire Station was…

• Joseph Story House · 5.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder where Supreme Court Justices laid their heads? This unassuming house was home to Joseph Story, one of the most influential legal minds of the early 19th century. From 1811 until his death, Story lived here…

• House of the Seven Gables · 5.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine secrets whispered within the walls of a centuries-old mansion – secrets that inspired one of America's most famous novels. This is the House of the Seven Gables. Built around 1668 for Captain John Turner, a…

• Greenlawn Cemetery (Salem, Massachusetts) · 5.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Even in death, Salem holds onto its stories. Greenlawn Cemetery, established in 1807, offers a peaceful, if somber, escape from the bustle of the city. Originally founded as a more traditional burial ground, Greenlawn…

• Nathaniel Felton Houses · 5.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine two families, generations apart, living practically next door, their lives intertwined with the very land beneath your tires. The Nathaniel Felton Houses, located on Felton Street, tell a tale of two homes built…

• St. Michael's Church (Marblehead, Massachusetts) · 5.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a minute – you're about to see a piece of living history! St. Michael's Church is the oldest Episcopal church building in New England still standing on its original site. Built in 1714, St. Michael's has…

• Jeremiah Lee Mansion · 5.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Prepare to be transported back to a time of powdered wigs and revolutionary whispers! This is the Jeremiah Lee Mansion, once the extravagant home of a man who helped shape the destiny of a nation. Jeremiah Lee, a…

• Marblehead Historic District · 5.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  You're driving through a place that practically breathes American history: the Marblehead Historic District. This isn't just a pretty town; it's a living museum. Marblehead played a crucial role in the American…

• Old Town House (Marblehead, Massachusetts) · 5.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine the passionate arguments for liberty echoing through these very walls! The Old Town House in Marblehead witnessed some fiery debates leading up to the American Revolution. Built in 1727, this building served as…

• Malden City Infirmary · 5.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming building tells a story of how Malden cared for its most vulnerable citizens. It started in the 18th century as a poor farm, a place where people who couldn't support themselves could find shelter and…

• General John Glover House · 5.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here; you're about to see the house of a true American hero: General John Glover. Glover, a Marblehead merchant, wasn't a career soldier, but when the Revolution called, he answered. He led a regiment of…

• Fort Pickering Light · 5.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming little lighthouse has silently witnessed centuries of Salem's maritime history. Built in 1871, Fort Pickering Light, also known as Winter Island Light, replaced earlier beacons guiding ships into Salem…

• Fort Banks (Massachusetts) · 5.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a time when Boston Harbor was vulnerable to attack from the sea. That's why Fort Banks was built. Construction began around 1890 during a period when the United States was upgrading its coastal defenses. The…

• Winter Island · 5.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming island has served as a silent sentinel, guarding Salem Harbor for centuries. Winter Island's story is deeply intertwined with the defense of the Massachusetts coastline. Beginning in 1643, fortifications…

• Fort Pickering · 5.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Dating back to the 17th century, Fort Pickering served as a crucial coastal defense for Salem Harbor through many conflicts. Construction of the original fort began in 1643. It was strategically important for defending…

• Fort Lee (Salem, Massachusetts) · 5.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine standing guard here, watching for British ships! Fort Lee, right here on Salem Neck, was a crucial part of defending Salem during the Revolutionary War. Back in 1776, with tensions rising, this fort was built as…

• Deane Winthrop House · 6.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here – you're about to see a piece of American history that's been continuously lived in longer than any other home in the country! This is the Deane Winthrop House, built around 1675 by Deane Winthrop, son of…

• Salem Willows Historic District · 6.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine Salem as a summer escape, not just a place of witch trials. Back in the late 1800s, this area started transforming into a resort community. Daniel Gardner purchased land at Juniper Point around 1875 and began…

• Bellingham–Cary House · 6.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a second – this unassuming house might just be sitting on centuries of secrets! The Bellingham–Cary House, right here on Parker Street, dates back to 1724. But here's the twist: some believe its timbers…

• House at 556 Lowell Street · 6.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This high-style Queen Anne Victorian house, built in 1894, offers a glimpse into the life of Denis Lyons, a Boston wine merchant. Located at 556 Lowell Street, in Wakefield, this house is a prime example of Queen Anne…

• Samuel Gould House · 6.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Dating back to 1735, this is one of the oldest houses in Wakefield. It's the Samuel Gould House, right there at 48 Meriam Street. Samuel Gould, whose family settled here in the late 1600s, built this place. It started…

• Wakefield Rattan Company · 6.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder why this town is called Wakefield? It all started with rattan. In 1851, Cyrus Wakefield established the Wakefield Rattan Company right here in South Reading, which was later renamed in his honor. Wakefield's…

• Wakefield Centre station · 6.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine the steam engines that once pulled into this spot! Wakefield Centre station is a relic of the railroad boom that transformed this town.Built in the early 1870s, the station was a crucial part of Wakefield's…

• John Cabot House · 6.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine being so successful, you build the first brick mansion in town! That's exactly what John Cabot did here in Beverly. John Cabot, a prominent businessman and ship owner, commissioned this house in 1781. It was a…

• Odd Fellows' Hall (Beverly, Massachusetts) · 6.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Check out that striking brick building! It's the Odd Fellows' Hall, and it's been a landmark in Beverly since 1893. Designed by local architect J. Foster Ober, this High Gothic Revival building was commissioned by the…

• Massachusetts State Armory · 6.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Check out that impressive building! That's the Massachusetts State Armory, and it's a real testament to Wakefield's deep connection to military service. Built in 1913, this Classical Revival style armory was more than…

• Daniel Sweetser House · 6.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This timber-frame house, built before 1795, was likely built for Daniel Sweetser, who probably lived right here. It's a fantastic example of a well-preserved rural property from that era. Sometime before 1795, this…

• House at 113 Salem Street · 6.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming house on Salem Street is a rare survivor of a time when Wakefield's economy hummed with the sound of home-based shoemaking. Back in the 1840s and 1850s, David Nichols, who lived just down the street,…

• Waite Brick Block · 6.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming brick building is a piece of Malden history; it's the oldest brick building in the whole city! Back in 1848, this area was really taking off, and this building, known as the Waite Brick Block, went up…

• High Street Cemetery · 6.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This quiet spot holds the stories of Danvers' earliest settlers, some dating back to before the Revolution. High Street Cemetery's oldest marked grave belongs to the wife of Amos Putnam, dating back to 1758. In 1805,…

• Salem Village Historic District · 6.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming district was once the tinderbox that ignited the Salem Witch Trials. In 1692, accusations of witchcraft spread like wildfire through Salem Village, now part of Danvers, Massachusetts. Several properties…

• John Hale House · 6.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a minute; this unassuming house has a dark history tied to the Salem Witch Trials. This is the John Hale House, built around 1694 by Reverend John Hale, the first minister of Beverly. Hale was…

• Capt. William Green House · 7.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what life was like in Wakefield way back when? The Captain William Green House offers a glimpse into the town's colonial past. Captain William Green, a prominent local figure, built this house sometime…

• Bennington Street Burying Ground · 7.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time as we pass the Bennington Street Burying Ground, a final resting place holding the stories of East Boston's early residents. This cemetery, established in 1838, reflects a transition in burial styles.…

• Common Burying Ground at Sandy Bank · 7.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Stop and listen close: you're driving past Malden's oldest history, buried right here. This is the Common Burying Ground at Sandy Bank, established way back in 1649. For generations, Malden residents found their final…

• Millard–Souther–Green House · 7.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Stop and imagine life in Stoneham over 300 years ago – you're passing one of the oldest surviving buildings in town, the Millard–Souther–Green House. Built around 1700, this house offers a tangible link to Stoneham's…

• Metropolitan District Commission Pumping House · 7.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder how Stoneham got its water? This impressive building played a vital role. In 1901, the Metropolitan District Commission, or MDC, built this pumping station right next to Spot Pond. Its purpose was to pump…

• Almshouse (Stoneham, Massachusetts) · 7.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what happened to people who couldn't support themselves in the 1800s? This building offers a glimpse. Back in 1852, the town of Stoneham built this almshouse, a place to house and care for the poor, elderly,…

• Hospital Point Range Front Light · 7.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This little lighthouse isn't just picturesque; it's a vital guide for ships entering Salem Harbor, a lifeline for maritime navigation. Back in 1871, the Hospital Point Range Front Light was built to mark the deep water…

• Lakeside Cemetery Chapel · 7.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a second; this little chapel holds more history than you might think. Built in 1913, the Lakeside Cemetery Chapel is a rare example of Neo-Gothic architecture around here. Looking like it was plucked…

• Temple Israel Cemetery (Wakefield, Massachusetts) · 7.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Here lies a silent testament to Boston's oldest Jewish congregation. Temple Israel Cemetery, established in 1859, reflects the history of its founding community. Unlike the winding paths of the adjacent Lakeside…

• Locke–Baldwin–Kinsley House · 7.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming house on Green Street whispers tales of Stoneham's early days and the trades that shaped it. Built around 1744, the Locke–Baldwin–Kinsley House stands as a testament to the families who called it home.…

• Donald McKay House · 7.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a second – this unassuming house was once home to a shipbuilding legend. Donald McKay, who lived here in East Boston, designed and built some of the fastest clipper ships the world had ever seen.…

• Elizabeth Boit House · 7.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This charming house whispers of knitted fortunes and a hilltop estate. Elizabeth Boit, a co-founder of the Harvard Knitting Mills, envisioned more than just socks and sweaters. She dreamed of a grand estate atop…

• Old Burying Ground (Stoneham, Massachusetts) · 7.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time as you approach the Old Burying Ground, the silent witness to Stoneham's earliest days. It's more than just a cemetery; it's the sole survivor of the original town center established way back in 1726.…

• Charles Wood House · 7.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Feast your eyes on the Charles Wood House, one of Stoneham's most impressive examples of Italianate architecture. Built around 1875, this wasn't just a house; it was a statement. Charles Wood, the man who commissioned…

• Franklin B. Jenkins House (Chestnut Street, Stoneham, Massachusetts) · 7.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Behold the Queen Anne Victorian style of the Franklin B. Jenkins House, a testament to Stoneham's architectural heritage. This house at 37 Chestnut Street was built around 1895. Franklin B. Jenkins, for whom the house…

• General Israel Putnam House · 8.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine being born in a house that would later become a historical landmark! That's the story of General Israel Putnam, born right here in Danvers. Built around 1648 by Lieutenant Thomas Putnam, the house sheltered…

• The Graves Light · 8.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Nine miles offshore, that lonely sentinel, the Graves Light, stands guard, a vital beacon for ships navigating the treacherous waters around Boston. Back in the early 1900s, as larger ships started using the North…

• Boston Navy Yard · 8.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Right here is where some of America's most legendary warships were born! This is the Boston Navy Yard, established way back in 1801. It was one of the first shipbuilding facilities for the U.S. Navy. For over 170 years,…

• Bunker Hill Monument · 8.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Stand here, in the shadow of this monument, and you're standing on hallowed ground, the site of a pivotal, bloody clash that helped ignite the American Revolution. On 1775, colonial militia, poorly equipped but fiercely…

• Bunker Hill Monument · 8.4 mi · Historical Marker

  On June 17, 1775, colonial forces inflicted heavy casualties on the British in one of the bloodiest battles of the Revolution.

• Monument Square Historic District (Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts) · 8.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Stand where the Battle of Bunker Hill raged, a pivotal moment in the American Revolution. On 1775, early in the American Revolutionary War, this was the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Actually, most of the fighting…

• USS Cassin Young · 8.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Right here, floating in Boston Harbor, is a piece of American grit: the USS Cassin Young. This Fletcher-class destroyer faced down the fury of World War II and lived to tell the tale. The Cassin Young, named for a Medal…

• United States lightship Nantucket (LV-112) · 8.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a floating lighthouse, braving storms far out at sea. That's the story of the Nantucket Lightship LV-112, now docked here in Boston. This ship, designated Light Vessel No. 112, served for decades at the crucial…

• USS Constitution - Charlestown Navy Yard · 8.5 mi · Historical Marker

  The USS Constitution has been floating since 1797, making her the oldest commissioned warship still afloat anywhere in the world. She earned the nickname "Old Ironsides" during the War of 1812, when British cannonballs…

• Walnut Street School (Reading, Massachusetts) · 8.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a minute - you're looking at the oldest public building in Reading! It's the Walnut Street School, built way back in 1854. Back then, it was a two-room schoolhouse, educating generations of Reading…

• Smith Shoe Shop · 8.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step inside a rare surviving example of a ten-footer shoe shop, a relic of Reading's cottage industry. This small building is the Smith Shoe Shop, one of the few reminders of a time when shoemaking wasn't done in…

• Luther Elliott House · 8.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a sec – this unassuming house has a secret! It was built by a local craftsman who was doing some seriously innovative stuff with wood. This is the Luther Elliott House, built around 1850. Luther Elliott…

• Octagon House (Reading, Massachusetts) · 8.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unique eight-sided house, built in 1860, stands out as a rare example of octagon architecture. It's not every day you see a house like this! Doctor Horace Wakefield built this place back in 1860. It's officially…

• Town Hill District · 8.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder where Boston really began? You're driving through it! This is Town Hill in Charlestown, the site of Boston's first settlement. Back in 1629, Charlestown engineer Thomas Graves laid out this area. It was…

• Old North Church · 8.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine being here on a chilly night in 1775, about to ignite a revolution. That's what happened right here at the Old North Church. On April 18th, 1775, Robert Newman, the church's sexton, bravely climbed the steeple…

• Charles Williams Jr. House · 8.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Right here, in Somerville, you're near the house of a man who helped invent the telephone! Charles Williams Jr. manufactured electrical telegraph instruments in Boston. Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas A. Watson…

• St. Stephen's Church (Boston) · 8.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what a famous architect's church looks like? You're passing one right now! St. Stephen's Church, right here in Boston's North End, is the only one of five Boston churches designed by Charles Bulfinch that's…

• Parker Tavern · 8.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a sec, because this little saltbox has seen some things! This is the Parker Tavern, the oldest building still standing in Reading, dating all the way back to 1694.It was first built by Abraham Bryant,…

• Ace Art Company · 8.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  That single-story brick building is the only Art Deco building in Reading. Built in 1924, the Ace Art Company was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. It's a reminder of the architectural styles…

• Masonic Block (Reading, Massachusetts) · 8.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This Renaissance Revival building stands out as a distinctive landmark in town. Back in 1894, the Reading Masonic Temple Corporation built this three-story brick building, now known as the Masonic Block or the M.F.…

• Joseph K. Manning House · 8.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Get ready to feast your eyes on some serious Victorian architecture! The Joseph K. Manning House is arguably the most elaborate Second Empire-style home in all of Medford. Built in 1875, this three-story wood-frame…

• Paul Revere House · 8.9 mi · Historical Marker

  This is the oldest remaining structure in downtown Boston, built around 1680. Paul Revere bought it in 1770 and lived here with his enormous family: he fathered sixteen children between two wives. On the night of April…

• House at 35 Temple Street · 8.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming spot was once home to a rare survivor from before the American Revolution. The house at 35 Temple Street, likely built between 1750 and 1780, was a classic example of Georgian architecture, with its…

• Pierce–Hichborn House · 8.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time right here, next to Paul Revere's house, and get a glimpse of colonial life! This is the Pierce-Hichborn House, one of the oldest brick buildings in Boston. Built around 1711, it was owned by Moses…

• Common Historic District (Reading, Massachusetts) · 8.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine Reading without a center. That almost happened, but this Common saved the day. Back in 1769, this area became the heart of Reading when the first meeting house went up – a church and civic building all in one.…

• Mike's Pastry · 9.0 mi

  Mike's Pastry has anchored Boston's North End on Hanover Street since 1946. The cannoli — hand-filled to order so the shell stays crisp — sparked an ongoing rivalry with Modern Pastry across the street. The white box…

• Long Wharf (Boston) · 9.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a pier stretching half a mile into Boston Harbor in the 1700s - this is what remains of that once grand Long Wharf. Back then, between 1710 and 1721, it was built to connect Boston directly to the Atlantic trade…

• Daniel Nichols Homestead · 9.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine the lives unfolding within these walls for almost three centuries! The Daniel Nichols Homestead, right here in Reading, offers a rare glimpse into the world of colonial Massachusetts. Built in the early 1740s,…

• Union Oyster House · 9.1 mi

  The Union Oyster House in Boston has been serving seafood since 1826, making it the oldest continuously operating restaurant in America. Daniel Webster used to drink a tall tumbler of brandy and water with each…

• Royall House and Slave Quarters · 9.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This isn't just another pretty colonial house; it's a stark reminder that slavery existed right here in Massachusetts. The Royall family, starting with Isaac Royall in the 1730s, built their wealth on the backs of…

• Union Oyster House · 9.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a taste of history! The Union Oyster House is more than just a restaurant; it's a time capsule.Opened in 1826, it's one of the oldest continuously operating restaurants in the US. Before becoming a…

• Adams-Magoun House · 9.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming house holds a secret: it's one of the oldest buildings still standing in Somerville! Dating back to 1783, the Adams-Magoun House offers a rare glimpse into what life was like here centuries ago.Built by…

• Boston Custom House · 9.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine ships from around the globe once lined this harbor, their cargo fueling Boston's booming economy. This spot, now home to the Custom House, was at the heart of it all. The original Custom House, handling import…

• Roseway · 9.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what it takes to sail the high seas? Here's your chance to learn from a legend! The Roseway, a stunning wooden schooner, has a story as deep as the ocean itself. Launched in 1925 in Essex, Massachusetts,…

• Quincy Market · 9.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time to a marketplace that has fueled Boston's spirit for nearly two centuries. Quincy Market, a bustling hub of commerce and community, opened its doors in 1826, designed by architect Alexander Parris to…

• Reading Standpipe · 9.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine the views from this 138-foot water tower built in 1890 to supply Reading's water. For many years, the Reading Standpipe was a significant community landmark. Built in 1890 and 1891, the 138-foot tower was part…

• Custom House Tower · 9.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Prepare to crane your neck! This spot marks the unlikely marriage of classical architecture and early skyscraper technology. The original Custom House, a stately Greek Revival building, was completed here between 1837…

• Blackstone Block Historic District · 9.1 mi · Wikipedia

  The Blackstone Block Historic District encompasses what was once a waterfront business area in Boston, Massachusetts. Due to the infill of land it is now slightly inland from the waterfront. The distr

• New England Holocaust Memorial · 9.1 mi · Wikipedia

  The New England Holocaust Memorial in Boston, Massachusetts, is dedicated to the Jewish people who were murdered by Nazi Germany during the Holocaust.

• Green Dragon Tavern · 9.1 mi · Wikipedia

  The Green Dragon Tavern was a public house located on Green Dragon Lane (today's Union Street) in Boston, Massachusetts. A popular meeting place for both the Freemasons and the Sons of Liberty, it was

• Boston National Historical Park · 9.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step into the heart of the American Revolution, right here in Boston! This National Historical Park isn't just one place, but a collection of crucial sites scattered around the city, each a piece of the puzzle that led…

• Faneuil Hall · 9.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Known as the "Cradle of Liberty," Faneuil Hall hosted fiery speeches that fueled the American Revolution. Opened in 1742, the building, designed by John Smibert, served as both a marketplace and a meeting hall. It…

• Faneuil Hall · 9.2 mi · Historical Marker

  Built in 1742 as a marketplace and meeting hall, Faneuil Hall hosted the speeches that built the case for American independence.

• Edward A. Brackett House · 9.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Prepare to be amazed by this unique eight-sided house! It's the Edward A. Brackett House, Winchester's only octagon house. In the early 1850s, Edward Augustus Brackett, a sculptor, built this place. He used popular…

• Grandfather's House · 9.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Get ready to sing! This unassuming house is believed to be the inspiration for the Thanksgiving classic, 'Over the River and Through the Wood.' Lydia Maria Child, the poem's author, frequently visited her grandfather's…

• Quincy House (Boston) · 9.2 mi · Wikipedia

  The Quincy House was a hotel in downtown Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Located on the corner of Brattle Street and Brattle Square in the neighborhood of Scollay Square, it was in operation for

• Boston City Hall Plaza · 9.2 mi · Wikipedia

  City Hall Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts, is a large, open, public space in the Government Center area of the city. The architectural firm Kallmann McKinnell & Knowles designed the plaza in 1962 to ac

• Government Center, Boston · 9.2 mi · Wikipedia

  Government Center is an area in downtown Boston, centered on City Hall Plaza. Formerly the site of Scollay Square, it is now the location of Boston City Hall, courthouses, state and federal office bui

• American House (Boston) · 9.2 mi · Wikipedia

  The American House (established 1835) was a hotel in Boston, Massachusetts, located on Hanover Street. Abraham W. Brigham, Lewis Rice (1837–1874), Henry B. Rice (1868–1888), and Allen C. Jones (c. 192

• Boston Planning & Development Agency · 9.2 mi · Wikipedia

  The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA), formerly the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA), is a Massachusetts public agency that serves as the municipal planning and development agency for Bo

• Boston City Hall · 9.2 mi · Wikipedia

  Boston City Hall is the seat of city government of Boston, Massachusetts. It includes the offices of the mayor of Boston and the Boston City Council. The current hall was built in 1968 to assume the f

• Brattle Street (Boston) · 9.2 mi · Wikipedia

  Brattle Street, which existed from 1694 to 1962, was a street in Boston, Massachusetts, located on the current site of City Hall Plaza, at Government Center. The street ran the short distance from Sco

• Brattle Street Church · 9.2 mi · Wikipedia

  The Brattle Street Church (1698–1876) was a Congregational (1698 – c. 1805) and Unitarian (c. 1805–1876) church on Brattle Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

• Boston · 9.2 mi · Wikipedia

  Boston is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It serves as the cultural and financial center of New England, a region of the Northeastern United States. Boston has a

• Statue of Bill Russell · 9.2 mi · Wikipedia

  A statue of former professional basketball player Bill Russell by Ann Hirsch is installed outside Boston's City Hall, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The bronze sculpture was unveiled in 2013, and

• Cornhill, Boston · 9.2 mi · Wikipedia

  Cornhill was a street in Boston, Massachusetts, in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, located on the site of the current City Hall Plaza in Government Center. It was named in 1829; previously it was k

• Doggett's Repository of Arts · 9.2 mi · Wikipedia

  Doggett's Repository of Arts (c. 1821-1825) was an art gallery in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, located at 16 Market Street. Its proprietor, John Doggett, was a gilder and framer with a retail

• Frost & Adams · 9.2 mi · Wikipedia

  Frost & Adams (est.1869) was an artists' supply firm in Boston, Massachusetts, located in Cornhill, on the current site of Boston City Hall and City Hall Plaza. It began in 1869 when artist Francis Se

• Thermopylae (sculpture) · 9.2 mi · Wikipedia

  Thermopylae is a 1966 bronze sculpture by Dimitri Hadzi, installed at Boston City Hall Plaza near the John F. Kennedy Federal Building, in Boston's Government Center, in the U.S. state of Massachuset

• Adams Square (Boston) · 9.2 mi · Wikipedia

  Adams Square (1879–1963) was a square in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. Now demolished, it was formerly located on the site of the current Boston City Hall in Government Center.

• Cop slide · 9.2 mi · Wikipedia

  The "Cop slide" (or "Boston cop slide") is an internet meme and viral phenomenon caused by a video of a police officer tumbling down a children's slide in the playground of Boston City Hall Plaza in t

• Adams Square station · 9.2 mi · Wikipedia

  Adams Square was an underground streetcar station located at Adams Square in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. It opened in 1898 and was used until 1963.

• First Town-House, Boston · 9.2 mi · Wikipedia

  The First Town-House in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony, was located on the site of today's Old State House and served as Boston's first purpose-built town hall and colonial government seat. Robert K

• 28 State Street · 9.2 mi · Wikipedia

  28 State Street is a modern skyscraper in the Government Center neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Built in 1969, it is Boston's 22nd-tallest building, standing 500 feet (152 m) tal

• Statues of James Michael Curley · 9.2 mi · Wikipedia

  Two statues of James Michael Curley (sometimes called James Michael Curley, Jr.) are installed at the intersection of Congress and North streets, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The bronze do

• Dock Square · 9.2 mi · Wikipedia

  Dock Square in downtown Boston, Massachusetts, is a public square adjacent to Faneuil Hall, bounded by Congress Street, North Street, and the steps of the 60 State Street office tower. Its name derive

• Old Feather Store · 9.2 mi · Wikipedia

  The Old Feather Store (1680–1860) was a shop located at Dock Square and North Street (formerly Ann Street) in Boston, Massachusetts, in the 17th–19th centuries. It was also called the Old Cocked Hat.

• Statue of Kevin White · 9.2 mi · Wikipedia

  A 10-foot (3.0 m) bronze statue of Kevin White by Pablo Eduardo is installed in Boston's Faneuil Hall, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The sculpture was installed in 2006.

• Freedom Trail · 9.2 mi · Wikipedia

  The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile-long (4.0 km) path through Boston that passes by 16 locations significant to the history of the United States. It winds from Boston Common in downtown Boston, to the Ol

• Ether Dome · 9.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a world without surgical anesthesia. Here, in the Ether Dome, that world changed forever. On October 16, 1846, dentist William T.G. Morton administered ether to a patient named Edward Gilbert Abbott. Dr. John…

• South Boston Naval Annex · 9.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  During the Cold War, this seemingly ordinary stretch of waterfront played a crucial, if often unseen, role in supporting the US Navy's operations. The South Boston Naval Annex, an extension of the Boston Navy Yard,…

• Old State House (Boston) · 9.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Right here, at the Old State House, tensions between colonists and British soldiers reached a boiling point. On March 5th, 1770, a confrontation erupted between a group of colonists and British soldiers. What began as…

• Boston Fish Pier · 9.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder where your seafood comes from? This spot, the Boston Fish Pier, has been a major hub for the industry since 1910! Back then, Boston’s fishing fleet was one of the biggest on the East Coast. By the 1920s,…

• Sears' Crescent and Sears' Block · 9.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Right here, where modern government offices stand, you're looking at survivors from a Boston that's almost vanished. These are Sears' Crescent and Sears' Block. Sears' Crescent was initially built around 1816 as a set…

• Crawford House (Boston, Massachusetts) · 9.3 mi · Wikipedia

  The Crawford House was a hotel and restaurant in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. Located on Court and Brattle Streets in Scollay Square, it was in operation during the late nineteenth and early twenti

• Scollay Square · 9.3 mi · Wikipedia

  Scollay Square (c. 1838–1962) was a city square in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. It was named for William Scollay, a prominent local developer and militia officer who bought a landmark four-story me

• Government Center station (MBTA) · 9.3 mi · Wikipedia

  Government Center station is an MBTA subway station in Boston, Massachusetts. It is located at the intersection of Tremont, Court and Cambridge Streets in the Government Center area. It is a transfer

• Concert Hall (Boston, Massachusetts) · 9.3 mi · Wikipedia

  The Concert Hall (1752–1869) was a performance and meeting space in Boston, Massachusetts, located at Hanover Street and Queen Street. Meetings, dinners, concerts, and other cultural events took place

• Young's Hotel (Boston) · 9.3 mi · Wikipedia

  Young's Hotel (1860–1927) in Boston, Massachusetts, was located on Court Street in the Financial District, in a building designed by William Washburn. George Young established the business, later take

• Boston Gaol (Massachusetts) · 9.3 mi · Wikipedia

  The Boston Gaol (1635–1822) was a jail in the center of Boston, Massachusetts, located off Court Street, in the block bounded by School, Washington and Tremont Streets. It was rebuilt several times on

• Howard Athenaeum · 9.3 mi · Wikipedia

  The Howard Athenæum (1845–1953), also known as Old Howard Theatre, in Boston, Massachusetts, was one of the most famous theaters in Boston history. Founded in 1845, it remained an institution of cultu

• Ames Building · 9.3 mi · Wikipedia

  The Ames Building is located in Boston, Massachusetts. It is sometimes ranked as the tallest building in Boston from its completion in 1889 until 1915, when the Custom House Tower was built, but the s

• Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 9.3 mi · Wikipedia

  Suffolk County ( SUF-ək) is located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 797,936, making it the fourth-most populous county in Massachu

• Palace Theatre (Boston) · 9.3 mi · Wikipedia

  The Palace Theatre (ca.1891-1931) of Boston, Massachusetts, United States, was a variety theatre on Court Street in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Acts which performed there included Rose Hil

• Court Street (Boston) · 9.3 mi · Wikipedia

  Court Street (est. July 4, 1788) is located in the Financial District of Boston, Massachusetts. Prior to 1788, it was called Prison Lane (1634–1708) and then Queen Street (1708–1788). In the 19th cent

• Southworth & Hawes · 9.3 mi · Wikipedia

  Southworth & Hawes was an early photographic firm in Boston, 1843–1863. Its partners, Albert Sands Southworth (1811–1894) and Josiah Johnson Hawes (1808–1901), have been hailed as the first great Amer

• Josiah Johnson Hawes · 9.3 mi · Wikipedia

  Josiah Johnson Hawes (1808–1901) was a photographer in Boston, Massachusetts. He and Albert Southworth established the photography studio of Southworth & Hawes, which produced numerous portraits of ex

• Tremont Row · 9.3 mi · Wikipedia

  Tremont Row (1830s-1920s) in Boston, Massachusetts, was a short street that flourished in the 19th and early-20th centuries. It was located near the intersection of Court, Tremont, and Cambridge stree

• One Boston Place · 9.3 mi · Wikipedia

  One Boston Place, also known as the Boston Company Building, is a 41-story office tower located in the Financial District of Boston, Massachusetts. With a height of 601 feet (183 meters), One Boston P

• State station · 9.3 mi · Wikipedia

  State station (also called State Street) is an underground Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) rapid transit station located in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. It is the transfer point

• William Pembroke Fetridge · 9.3 mi · Wikipedia

  William Pembroke Fetridge (1827-1896) was a travel writer, publisher, bookseller and periodicals distributor. He lived in the Boston, Massachusetts area and in Paris, France.

• Boston African American National Historic Site · 9.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a hidden hub of activism and community, right here in Beacon Hill. This wasn't just a neighborhood; it was the heart of Boston's 19th-century African American community, a place where resilience and hope thrived…

• Boston, MA · 9.4 mi · Local history

  Boston’s story is etched in stone, quite literally. The land beneath its brick sidewalks and bustling streets is largely Cambridge Argillite, a dark, ancient bedrock laid down in Precambrian times. This hard,…

• Newspaper Row (Boston) · 9.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder where Boston got its news? Right here, near Washington and Milk Streets, was the heart of Newspaper Row. Back in the mid-1800s, this area became a hotbed for newspaper offices. Papers like the *Boston Globe*…

• Old South Meeting House · 9.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Right here, at the Old South Meeting House, is where the fuse was lit for the American Revolution. On December 16 1773, thousands of colonists crammed into this very building. They were debating what to do about the…

• Old Corner Bookstore · 9.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine rubbing elbows with literary giants like Emerson and Hawthorne – right here at this very corner! Built in 1718, this building started as a home and apothecary, but it truly blossomed when it became a bookstore…

• Long Island Head Light · 9.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This isn't just any lighthouse; it's the fourth one to stand on this island, guiding ships through Boston Harbor for generations. The story of Long Island Head Light begins in 1819. The Boston Marine Society,…

• King's Chapel · 9.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine being a Puritan in the 1680s and suddenly, right here, the first Anglican church in Boston pops up! King's Chapel was established in 1686. It was originally Anglican, reflecting the Church of England. By 1785,…

• Fort Independence (Massachusetts) · 9.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This granite fort has defended Boston Harbor for centuries, witnessing countless maritime events. For nearly 400 years, a fort has stood on this very spot, Castle Island. The first, a simple earthwork called “The…

• Massachusetts General Hospital, Bulfinch Building · 9.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine being awake during surgery – that was the norm until a monumental event occurred right here! This is the Bulfinch Building at Massachusetts General Hospital, built between 1818 and 1823, designed by Charles…

• Suffolk County Courthouse · 9.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Now known as the John Adams Courthouse, this building has served as the seat of justice for Suffolk County. Built in 1893, the Suffolk County Courthouse was designed by Boston's first city architect, George Clough. It…

• Winthrop Building · 9.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Check out that building! It's one of Boston's *earliest* skyscrapers. It's the Winthrop Building, completed in 1894. Designed by Clarence Blackall, this nine-story building was originally called the Carter Building. It…

• Boston Museum (theatre) · 9.4 mi · Wikipedia

  The Boston Museum (1841–1903), also called the Boston Museum and Gallery of Fine Arts, was a theatre, wax museum, natural history museum, zoo, and art museum in 19th-century Boston, Massachusetts. Mos

• Columbian Museum · 9.4 mi · Wikipedia

  The Columbian Museum was a museum and performance space in Boston, Massachusetts, established by Daniel Bowen, and continued by William M. S. Doyle. The museum operated during 1795–1825 featuring artw

• Provident Institution for Savings in the Town of Boston · 9.4 mi · Wikipedia

  The Provident Institution for Savings (est.1816) in Boston, Massachusetts, was the first chartered savings bank in the United States. James Savage and others founded the bank on the belief that "savi

• Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 9.4 mi · Wikipedia

  The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) is the highest court in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Although the claim is disputed by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the SJC claims the distin

• Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum · 9.5 mi · Historical Marker

  On December 16, 1773, colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians dumped 342 chests of East India Company tea into Boston Harbor.

• Filene's Department Store · 9.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This grand building isn't just another pretty facade; it's a reminder of Boston's retail heyday and the innovative spirit of Filene's Department Store. Founded by Abraham Lincoln Filene and Edward Filene, the flagship…

• Charles Sumner House · 9.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time to the home of a man who was nearly beaten to death for his beliefs. This is the Charles Sumner House, where the passionate anti-slavery senator lived for nearly four decades. Charles Sumner was a…

• Boston Athenæum · 9.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Picture this: you could be walking into one of the oldest membership libraries in the US, a place where knowledge has been cherished since before the Civil War. The Boston Athenæum was founded in 1807 by a group called…

• Massachusetts State House · 9.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine the weight of a new nation resting on the shoulders of a single building. That's the Massachusetts State House. Designed by Charles Bulfinch, construction finished in 1798. This building became the seat of the…

• Russia Wharf Buildings · 9.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  These three buildings stand as a testament to Boston's bustling late 19th-century commercial activity. They're called the Russia Wharf Buildings, built in 1897 on Atlantic Avenue and Congress Street. But this spot's…

• Asa M. Cook House · 9.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine commuting to Boston by train in the 1870s! This is the Asa M. Cook House, built in Reading in 1872 for just such a commuter. Asa M. Cook wasn't just any commuter, though. He was a veteran of the American Civil…

• Beacon Hill, Boston · 9.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  You're approaching Beacon Hill, which wasn't always known for its fancy row houses. Once, it was a literal beacon, a signal point for the city. In colonial times, a tall beacon stood on the highest of the hill's three…

• Tremont Street subway · 9.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder why Boston's subway is… different? You're driving near the oldest subway tunnel in North America, the Tremont Street subway.Imagine Boston in the late 1890s. The streets were a chaotic mess of streetcars. To…

• South Station · 9.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  South Station isn't just a train station; it's a portal to Boston's past. It's been a vital transportation hub for over a century. South Station officially opened on January 1, 1899, consolidating several smaller…

• Bottle House Block · 9.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what Cambridge was like back when stagecoaches rumbled through? This unassuming brick building, the Bottle House Block, has seen it all. Built in 1826 by Deming Jarves, owner of the New England Glass…

• American Net and Twine Company Factory · 9.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine Cambridge buzzing with fishermen, even before Kendall Square was tech central! This factory was the first in the nation to churn out cotton fishing nets. The American Net and Twine Company built this brick…

• William C. Nell House · 9.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming house was a safe haven for freedom seekers, right here in Boston. William C. Nell, a prominent abolitionist, lived in this boarding house at 3 Smith Court in Beacon Hill. It was directly opposite the…

• Newman–Fiske–Dodge House · 9.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what houses looked like when America was brand new? Here's your chance to see a true survivor. This is the Newman–Fiske–Dodge House, built in stages starting around 1658. The original section included the…

• Samuel Gridley and Julia Ward Howe House · 9.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine the walls of this house echoing with the fervent verses of a song that would rally a nation. This is the Samuel Gridley and Julia Ward Howe House, where Julia Ward Howe penned the lyrics to “The Battle Hymn of…

• R. H. Stearns Building · 9.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Picture Boston booming in the early 1900s! The R. H. Stearns Building, right here at 140 Tremont Street, is a perfect example. R. H. Stearns was a big name in department stores. His company had been around since before…

• Boston Common · 9.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Did you know the oldest city park in the United States is right here in Boston? It's called Boston Common, and it's seen a lot of history. Back in 1775, right before the Revolutionary War really kicked off, the British…

• Boston Theater District · 9.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Take center stage in Boston's vibrant Theater District, where countless stars have graced the stages of historic venues. The Theater District really took off in the late 1800s and early 1900s, with the construction of…