William Dean Howells House
William Dean Howells House, National historic building on Concord Avenue, Cambridge, United States.
The Second Empire style residence at 37 Concord Avenue features architectural elements characteristic of 1870s residential construction in Massachusetts.
William Dean Howells and his family occupied this house from 1873 to 1878, during which time he established himself as a leading American literary figure.
The residence served as a meeting point for numerous writers including Mark Twain, Henry James, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow during the 1870s.
The property underwent extensive restoration work in 2011 under the guidance of the City of Cambridge Historical Commission to preserve its structural integrity.
Elinor Mead Howells, the wife of William Dean Howells, designed this house herself, marking it as a rare example of female architectural work from the 1870s.
Location: Cambridge
Architects: Elinor Mead Howells
GPS coordinates: 42.38010,-71.12737
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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