Ash Street Historic District facts for kids
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Ash Street Historic District
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| Location | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
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| Built | 1858 |
| Architect | Johnson, Philip; et al. |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Italianate, International Style |
| MPS | Cambridge MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 82001916 |
| Added to NRHP | April 13, 1982 |
The Ash Street Historic District is a special neighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It's a collection of ten old, well-kept houses on Ash Street and Ash Street Place. These homes are located near Harvard Square, a famous area. Most of these houses were built a long time ago, between 1850 and 1890. Because they are so important and well-preserved, this area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This means it's officially recognized as a place with historical value.
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Exploring the Ash Street Historic District
Ash Street is found on the western side of Harvard Square. It stretches from Brattle Street down to Memorial Drive. The historic district covers the northern part of Ash Street. This includes Ash Street Place, which is a small street branching off. This district is right next to the Old Cambridge Historic District.
Houses and Their Styles
The houses on Ash Street are built close together on small pieces of land. The district includes five houses directly on Ash Street. There are also four houses at the corners where Ash Street meets Mount Auburn Street. One more house is on Ash Street Place.
Most of these homes, eight of them, were built between 1850 and 1890. They show many different building styles from that time.
Oldest Homes in the District
The very oldest house in the district is the Henry Nowell House. It is located at 19 Ash Street. This house was built in 1828. Interestingly, it was first built on Brattle Street. Then, in 1858, it was moved to its current spot.
Another old house is a Gothic Revival cottage. It was built in 1848 and is at 6 Ash Street Place. This style often has pointed arches and fancy decorations.
A Modern Touch: Philip Johnson's House
Not all houses in the district are from the 1800s. The only 20th-century building is at 9 Ash Street. This house was built in 1941. It was designed by a famous architect named Philip Johnson. He designed this house while he was studying at Harvard. It is one of the first buildings in Cambridge to show the International Style. This style is known for its clean lines, flat roofs, and lack of decoration.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito Histórico de Ash Street para niños
