George D. Birkhoff House

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy
Add to collection
Map
Suggest a change
Share

George D. Birkhoff House, Historic residence in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.

Located at 22 Craigie Street, this three-story Second Empire wood-frame house features a mansard roof and retains its original exterior appearance from 1912.

Mathematician George David Birkhoff resided in this house from 1920 to 1928, during which time he developed fundamental theories in statistical physics and dynamical systems.

The residence represents the academic environment of Cambridge in the early 20th century, when Harvard University attracted leading mathematicians and scientists from across America.

The interior modifications include modern plumbing installations and a cathedral ceiling in the front parlor while maintaining the center-hall floor plan.

This National Historic Landmark designation in 1975 recognizes the connection between the house and Birkhoff's mathematical achievements, including solving Poincaré's last geometric theorem.

Location: Massachusetts

Inception: 1912

GPS coordinates: 42.37819,-71.12840

Latest update: March 10, 2025 06:20

Around this place
Show the full map
Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
United States of America

Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

368 m
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
United States of America

Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory

364 m
Harvard College Observatory
United States of America

Harvard College Observatory

364 m
Schlesinger Library
United States of America

Schlesinger Library

511 m
Robert Frost House
United States of America

Robert Frost House

363 m
Mary Fiske Stoughton House
United States of America

Mary Fiske Stoughton House

375 m
Sears Tower – Harvard Observatory
United States of America

Sears Tower – Harvard Observatory

364 m
CfA 1.2 m Millimeter-Wave Telescope
United States of America

CfA 1.2 m Millimeter-Wave Telescope

387 m
William Dean Howells House
United States of America

William Dean Howells House

229 m
Oliver Hastings House
United States of America

Oliver Hastings House

222 m
Edward Dodge House
United States of America

Edward Dodge House

299 m
Edwin Abbot House
United States of America

Edwin Abbot House

348 m
Follen Street
United States of America

Follen Street

419 m
Percy W. Bridgman House
United States of America

Percy W. Bridgman House

110 m
Theodore W. Richards House
United States of America

Theodore W. Richards House

463 m
Col. Thomas Wentworth Higginson House
United States of America

Col. Thomas Wentworth Higginson House

292 m
Reginald A. Daly House
United States of America

Reginald A. Daly House

354 m
Berkeley Street Historic District
United States of America

Berkeley Street Historic District

238 m
Building at 259 Mount Auburn Street
United States of America

Building at 259 Mount Auburn Street

498 m
Hall Tavern
United States of America

Hall Tavern

522 m
J.A. Noyes House
United States of America

J.A. Noyes House

344 m
Grace Hopkinson Eliot Hall
United States of America

Grace Hopkinson Eliot Hall

422 m
Howe House
United States of America

Howe House

431 m
Bennink-Douglas Cottages
United States of America

Bennink-Douglas Cottages

408 m
Aaron Hill House
United States of America

Aaron Hill House

247 m
William Cook House
United States of America

William Cook House

531 m
Hubbard Park Historic District
United States of America

Hubbard Park Historic District

318 m
Second Waterhouse House
United States of America

Second Waterhouse House

465 m
Show the full map

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« George D. Birkhoff House - Historic residence in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes