Globe Corner Bookstore

Globe Corner Bookstore was a specialty shop in Cambridge that focused on travel guides, maps, atlases, and geographical materials from destinations worldwide. The store stocked over 40,000 titles including outdoor recreation guides, language learning materials, and travel photography books.

The store was founded in 1982 in Boston's historic Old Corner Bookstore building before relocating to Harvard Square in 1988 and launching online in 1995. These moves reflected the growing interest in travel and how the business adapted to new technologies.

The store served as a gathering place for travelers and adventure seekers who came together to discuss their journeys and plan future trips. Hosted lectures brought travel writers and photographers to share their stories, making it a community hub for people passionate about exploration.

The shop was conveniently located in Cambridge, allowing visitors to spend time browsing through its large collection at their own pace. The organized displays made it easy to find the right book or map for any travel plan or destination.

The shop was one of the few places where visitors could find rare and antique travel maps that were difficult to locate elsewhere. This specialized collection made it a preferred destination for cartographers, historians, and seasoned adventurers.

GPS coordinates: 42.37236,-71.11986

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:25