Round House, Residential building in Somerville, Massachusetts
The Round House features a distinctive cylindrical shape with three floors connected by concentric hallways leading to rooms arranged in pie-shaped sections.
Built in 1856, the Round House represents a departure from conventional residential architecture of the mid-nineteenth century Massachusetts suburban development.
The structure demonstrates how experimental residential designs influenced American domestic architecture during the period of rapid urban expansion in New England.
The circular layout maximizes natural light distribution throughout the interior spaces while maintaining structural stability against environmental forces.
Each floor section connects to a wraparound deck that provides residents with continuous outdoor access and panoramic views of the surrounding neighborhood.
Location: Somerville
Inception: 1856
Official opening: 1856
Floors above the ground: 3
GPS coordinates: 42.38444,-71.10761
Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:02
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