A wood-frame Second Empire rowhouse at 40–48 Pearl Street, built in 1875 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
At a glance
The Urban Rowhouse stands at 40–48 Pearl Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Constructed in 1875, it is a Second Empire style structure with a mansard roof. The building is a deliberate contrast to the brick rowhouse on the adjacent block, offering additional density in an urban setting.
History
The rowhouse was built in 1875. From September 2010 until July 2011, the company Ksplice, Inc. kept its headquarters at 48 Pearl Street. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
What you see
The rowhouse is of wood-frame construction. Polygonal bays rise to the mansard roof. The shape of each bay continues into the roofline, giving the structure visual texture.
Cultural significance
The Urban Rowhouse is a contrasting example to the brick rowhouse nearby. It demonstrates how wood-frame construction could provide further density in an urban setting.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: Cambridge
- Coordinates: 42.3637, -71.1034
- Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Practical information & getting there
The rowhouse is located at 40–48 Pearl Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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