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The city of Cambridge is located in the southeast Middlesex County across the Charles River from the City of Boston. Cambridge is bordered by the towns of Watertown and Belmont on the West, the towns of Arlington and Somerville on the North, and occupies a land area of 6.26 square miles. According to the U.S. Bureau of Census, the City's estimated population in 2002 was approximately 101,355.
Cambridge, first settled in 1630 by a group from the Massachusetts Bay Company, was originally incorporated as a Town in 1636 and became a City in 1846.
(Source: "The
Cambridge Book, "a special supplement to the September 9, 1993 Cambridge Chronicle)
Cambridge is a city full of international flair and youthful vitality. It is also the birthplace of higher education in the United States. Countless examples of distinctive architecture abound.
Historic sights offer a prospective from other times amidst a contemporary society that is rich in its mixture of cultures.
There are museums, theatres and music, many bookstores, cafes and over 200 restaurants with more than 20 types of cuisines.
Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, 859 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge MA. 02139 (617) 876-4100
Cambridge Office of Tourism, 18 Brattle Street, Suite 352, Cambridge MA. 02138 (617) 441-2884
(Source: Cambridge Chamber of Commerce 1995 Member Directory and Buyer's Guide.)
PLACES OF INTEREST
THE STREETS OF CAMBRIDGE
A bit of curiosity, a sense of adventure and comfortable walking shoes are all you need to enjoy the international city of Cambridge. Explore the resources of world renowned educational institutions and museums that satisfy the most varied interests. Countless examples of distinctive architecture abound. Historic sights offer perspective from other times amidst a contemporary society that is rich in its mix of cultures. Shops of every type invite you to browse and to buy. There are theaters and music, 35 bookstores, cafes and over 200 restaurants with more than 20 types of cuisine. Here are just a few of the highlights.
Cambridge Common - Mass Ave. and Garden Street
For nearly 350 years, this was the site of historic events -- political, religious and social. Freedom of speech was declared here in 1637; freedom of religion in 1740. On this site, George Washington took command of the First Continental Army in 1775.
Christ Church - Zero Garden St. (617) 876-0200
This is the oldest church in the city and housed the first non-Puritan congregation.
First Church - 11 Garden St. Cambridge 02138
Built in 1872, the church houses one of the city's oldest congregations.
Fort Washington Waverly Street
In 1855, this fort, built to protect the Continental Forces in Cambridge during the siege of Boston, was turned into a city park.
Hooper-Lee-Nichols House - 159 Brattle St. (617) 547-4252
Built circa 1685, the original rooms of this house are the oldest in Cambridge. The house serves as the headquarters of the Cambridge Historical Society.
Longfellow National Historic Site - 105 Brattle St. (617) 876-4491
Built in 1759, this home of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow sits on what was once called Tory Row (present day Brattle Street).
Old Burying Ground - Zero Garden St.
The oldest cemetery in Massachusetts, interred here are eight presidents of Harvard, two black patriot soldiers of the American Revolution and many colonial settlers.
THE BLACKSMITH HOUSE - 56 Brattle St. (617) 876-2725
Longfellow's Village Smithy made this historic building famous. Currently the site of the Cambridge Center for Adult Education and the Blacksmith House Bakery and Cafe.
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
INFORMATION OFFICE, HOLYOKE CENTER (617) 495-1573
There is always a live performance at Harvard, whether it is classical, folk, jazz, dance, theater or poetry readings. The Hasty Pudding Club is well known, of course, but the individual houses also offer drama productions. Concerts are given everywhere, from the houses of Sanders Theater in Historic Memorial Hall and The Music Department's own Paine Hall (617) 495-2791. Harvard's Gilbert and Sullivan shows in Agassiz Theater (Radcliffe) are a time-honored tradition.
LONGY SCHOOL OF MUSIC - 1 FOLLEN ST. (617) 876-0596, www.longy.edu
Over 200 concerts are performed yearly, often free, by the Longy Artists Ensemble, Longy Faculty Artists Series, Meliora Quartet, and internationally renowned guest artists in Longy's Pickman Hall at 24 Garden Street.
MT. AUBURN CEMETERY - 580 MOUNT AUBURN ST. (617) 547-7105
Founded in 1831, this is the oldest rural garden cemetery in the country, in which such notables as Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Mary Baker Eddy are buried.
HARVARD YARD
In Harvard Square. Originally the yard of a farm house, the "Yard" remains the center of Harvard University's campus. Eighteenth-century buildings include Massachusetts Hall, Hollis Hall, and Holden Chapel. A statue of John Harvard sits in front of University Hall designed by Charles Bullfinch. The Widener Library is one of the largest university libraries in the world with more than eight million books.
GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX
GENERAL INFORMATION
CITY HALL
795 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139
TELEPHONE (617) 349-4000
CITY HALL/ORDINANCES (617) 349-4260
Established/Incorporated 1636/1846
Size of Town: 6.5 square miles
People per square mile: 15,328.3
Elevation: 10
CAMBRIDGE FINANCE DEP'T (EXCISE, REAL ESTATE TAX)
(617) 349-4220
www.cambridgema.gov
CAMBRIDGE ASSESSING DEPARTMENT
(617) 349-4343
www.cambridgema.gov/Assessor/index.html
2005 Tax Rate
- Residential: 7.26 per thousand of assessed value
- Residential Exemption: $209,688
- Commercial: 17.86 per thousand of assessed value
POPULATION
- 2002: 101,355
- 1996: 95,802
- 1980: 95,332
- 1990: 95,802
CLIMATE
- NORMAL TEMPERATURE IN JANUARY 28.6°
- NORMAL TEMPERATURE IN JULY 73.5° F
- NORMAL ANNUAL PRECIPITATION 41.5"
GOVERNMENT
Type of Government: City Council
Mayor:Michael Sullivan
Voter Registration Information 617-349-4361
http://www.cambridgema.gov/electioncommission/index.cfm?story_id=349
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Department Address: 5 Western Ave.
Police Telephone Number: (617) 349-3300
Emergency: 911
FIRE
Fire Department's Address: 491 Broadway
Ambulance: 617-876-5800
Poison: 617-232-2120
Rape: 617-492-7273
Cambridge Emergency Management: 617-498-1590
Fire Department: (617) 349-4900
Fire Department Emergency: 617-876-5800
OTHER INFORMATION
- Curbside Trash Pickup: YES
- Recycling Program in effect: 617-349-4800
- Public Dump: NO
- Cambridge Post Office: 800-275-8777
- Registry of Motor Vehicles in city: 866-627-7768, www.state.ma.us/rmv
- Cambridge Parking Violation Bureau: 617-349-4705
- Moving Van Permits: 617-349-4700 www.cambridgema.com
HOSPITALS
Cambridge City Hospital (617) 498-1000
Harvard University Health Services (617) 495-5711
Mount Auburn Hospital (617) 492-3500
Sancta Maria Hospital (617) 868-2200
Youville Hospital & Rehabilitation Center(617) 876-4344
CLINICS, CENTERS & HMO'S
Bay State Health Care (617) 868-7000
Cambridge Hospital Clinic (617) 498-1098
Harvard Community Health Plan (617) 661-5500
Health Stop (617) 576-0985
Martin Luther King Neighborhood Health Center (617) 498-1115
LIBRARIES
Cambridge Public Library
Main Branch: 359 Broadway
617-349-4040, www.cambridgema.gov/~cpl
MEDIA
Daily Newspaper Publications
- The Boston Globe
- The Boston Herald
- Metro
Weekly Newspaper Publications
- Cambridge Chronicle
- Cambridge Tab
- The Boston Phoenix
Cable Television Service Co.
Comcast Cable Television (888) 633-4266
Comcast Cable (Internet) 888-COMCAST (266-2278) www.comcast.com
UTILITIES
- NSTAR Electric & NSTAR Gas 800-592-2000, www.nstaronline.com
- Verizon Telephone 800-870-9999, www.verizon.com
- Verizon Repairs 617-555-1611
- Verizon DSL (Internet) 888-587-7333, www.verizon.com
- Cambridge Water & Sewer 617-349-4770, www.cambridgema.gov/~water
- Cambridge Public Works 617-349-4800, www.cambridgema.gov/theworks
- Cambridge Community Television (CCTV) Channels 9, 10 and 22 617-661-6900, www.cctvcambridge.org
- Cambridge Municipal Television - Channel 8
SCHOOLS
The University City
Harvard, America's oldest university, was established in 1636 six years after the city itself was founded. Cambridge is also home of Radcliffe College (now part of Harvard University), Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lesley University, and Cambridge College. Nearly one-fourth of its residents are students -- 20,000 arrive here annually -- and over one in six of all jobs in the city is in these institutions.
CHILD CARE AND PRESCHOOL
The Department of Human Service Programs Childcare Division manages for Preschool Childcare Programs for children ages 2.9-5 years (not yet in kindergarten) and eight School-Age Childcare Programs for children in kindergarten through 6th grades. Group sizes range from 16 in Preschool to 26 in School-Age. Programs are located either in the elementary school or in a nearby facility. Enrollment is ongoing. Many Programs have wait lists: families are encouraged to seek enrollment well in advance of the anticipated start date.
For further information contact Theresa Murdock, Childcare Registrar at 617-349-6254, or stop by the offices at 51 Inman Street, Cambridge. All Programs are licensed through the Office for Children.
PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM INFORMATION
FULL YEAR PRE-SCHOOLS:
The King & Longfellow Preschool Programs are yearlong, full-day programs open during the summer to serve families. New families may also begin children in the summer. Enrollment is ongoing throughout the year.
King Preschool
Location: 850 Cambridge Street
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Contact: Larry Smith
(617) 349-6305
Kennedy/Longfellow Preschool
Location: 158 Spring Street
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Laura Stone
(617) 349-4484
SEPT - JUNE PRE-SCHOOLS:
The Haggerty Preschool Programs are school-year half-day programs. Parents have the option of enrolling for 2, 3 or 5 mornings per week. Enrollment is on going; families may apply for fall enrollment at any time during the year. Haggerty Preschool
Location: 70R Rindge Avenue
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Monthly Fees: 2/day/wk $90
Contact: Lucy Strook
(617) 349-6265
Martin Luther King, Jr. School
Location: 100 Putnam Ave.
(617) 349-6270
Evergreen Day School
Location: 799 Concord Ave
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
(617) 492-0090
LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTERS
Episcopal Divinity School Day Care (617) 547-3435
Garden Cooperative Nursery School (617) 354-4229
Harvard Yard Child Care Center (617) 547-3432
Longfellow Community Preschool (617) 354-8716
Mulberry Child Care Center (617) 354-4945
North Cambridge Children's Center (617) 876-0503
Technology Children's Center (617) 253-5907
SCHOOL SYSTEM
ENROLLMENT STATISTICS
PER PUPIL EXPENDITURE
SCHOOL REGISTRATION CALL (617) 349-6400 OR (617) 349-6550
SCHOOL CLOSING CALL (617) 349-6513
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Baldwin School Grades K-8 (617) 349-6525 www.cpsd.us/baldwin
The city of Cambridge has 12 elementary schools and 1 high school serving approximately 6,750 students.
Cambridgeport School Grades K-6 (617) 349-6587 www.cpsd.us/cambridgeport
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Grades K-8 (617) 349-6562, www.cpsd.us/mlk
Kennedy/Longfellow School Grades Pre-8 (617) 349-6875, www.cpsd.us/kennlong
King Open School Grades K-8 (617) 349-6540, www.cpsd.us/kingopen
Fletcher School Grades K-8 (617) 349-6588, www.cpsd.us/FMA
Graham & Parks Alternative Grades K-8 (617) 349-6577, www.cpsd.us/g&p
Haggarty School Grades K-6 (617) 349-6555, www.cpsd.us/haggerty
Morse School Grades K-8 (617) 349-6575, www.cpsd.us/morse
Peabody School Grades K-8 (617) 349-6530, www.cpsd.us/peabody
John M. Tobin School Grades K-8 (617) 349-6600, www.cpsd.us/tobin
ELEMENTARY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
The Intensive Studies Program Grades 6, 7, 8: (617) 349-6875
The School of the Future Grades K-6 (617) 349-6609
AMIGOS Grades K-6 (617) 349-6588, www.cpsd.us/amigos
Follow Through Magnet Program Grades K-6 (617) 349-6648
The Academy Grades 9 (617) 349-6661
The Pilot School Grades 9 (617) 349-6674
The Fundamental School Grades 9-12 (617) 349-6680
The Rindge School of Technical Arts Grades 9-12 (617) 349-6752
HIGH SCHOOLS
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, 459 Broadway 617-349-6630, www.cpsd.us/crls Statewide
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
For further school district information contact:
Information & Outreach Services
Association of Independent Schools of New England
Cambridge Center for Adult Education
42 and 56 Brattle Street (617) 547-6789
Offers a wide range of courses from computer skills and watercolor to gardening and walking tours.
PERFORMANCE PROJECT
Cambridge Performance Project (617) 349-6235
The Cambridge Performance Project is entering its 12th year of providing after school dance and theater classes for children ages 5-14. Please check with individual schools for complete information.
DANCE
(ages 5-7) and (ages 8-10): Haggerty School Wednesdays 3-4 p.m. and 4:15-5:15p.m.
INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE
(ages 10-14) Tobin School Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30-5:30
CAMBRIDGE YOUTH CENTERS
Numerous extracurricular activities of young people between nine and nineteen. Contact Bob Goodwin Youth Program Manager at (617) 349-6228
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Arthur M. Sackler Museum, www.artmuseums.harvard.edu
485 Broadway St. Cambridge 02138
32 Quincy St. Cambridge 02138; 617-495-9400
Total Holdings 477,697
per capita 5.11 4.91
Department of Education
350 Main Street
Phone: (617) 338-3000
(781) 982-8600
www.aisne.org
51 Inman Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-496-9400. Ancient, Oriental, and Islamic art.
Fogg Art Museum/Busch-Reisinger Museum www.artmuseums.harvard.edu
One of the most extensive university art collections in the world.
Harvard Museums of Natural History: www.hmnh.harvard.edu
26 Oxford St., Harvard University, Cambridge 617-495-3045. Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5p.m., Sun 1-5p.m. $7.50, seniors and students $6 ages 3-13 $5; free Sat 9a.m.-noon. Four museum complex: Museum of Comparative Zoology, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Botanical Museum Mineralogical Geological Museum. "Ware Collection of Glass Models of Plants"; Romer Hall of Vertebrate Paleontology; Great Mammal Hall; "Encounters with the Americas"; The Hall of the North American Indian.
MIT List Visual Arts Center, web.mit.edu.vac
20 Ames Street, Cambridge 02138 617-253-4680. Three Galleries; contemporary art, works in progress or unconventional exhibitions and sculpture gallery.
MIT Museum, http://web.mitmuseum.edu
Galleries at 77 and 265 Mass. Ave., Cambridge. 617-253-4444 Tues-Fri 10a.m-5p.m., Sat-Sun noon-5p.m. Closed major holidays. $5, students, seniors and under 12 $2. In Hart Galleries, 77 Mass. Ave. Building 5, first floor. Daily 9 a.m.-5p.m. Closed holidays. Free. Compton Gallery, 77 Mass. Ave.: Mon-Fri 9a.m.-5p.m. Free.
Museum of Science, www.mos.org
Science Park, Boston. 617-723-2500 for general information; 617-589-0417 TTY line Sat-Thurs 9a.m.-5p.m., Fri 9a.m.-9p.m. Exhibit halls $15, seniors $13, children 3-11 $12. Planetarium, Omni Theater $7.50 Films projected on four story screen.
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, www.mos.org
11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge. 617-496-1027
Semitic Museum, http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~semitic
Harvard University, 6 Divinity Ave., Cambridge,. 617-495-4631. Mon through Fri 10 a.m. - 4p.m. Sun 1-4p.m. Free. Ongoing: "The Pyramids and the Sphinx: 100 Years of American Archaeology at Giza," collection of artifacts, photographs and video.
Cambridge Historical Commission, http://www.cambridgema.gov/~Historic, 617-349-4683
Cambridge Historical Society, http://www.cambridgehistory.org, 617-547-4252
GALLERIES
Cambridge Arts Council Gallery
344 Broadway 617-349-4380. www.cambridgema.gov/~CAC
Sacramento Street Gallery
20 Sacramento St. Cambridge 617-349-6287. www.agassiz.org
Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. 12-5 p.m.
MIT Galleries
Various Cambridge locations. Women's Studies Program Room 14E-316, 77 Mass. Ave. 617-253-8848. Dean's Gallery Sloan School of Management, E52-466, 50 Memorial Dr. 617-253-9455. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Walk Gallery Building 7, 3rd fl., 77 Mass. Ave. 617-258-9106. List Visual Arts Center. 20 Ames St. 617-253-4680 Tues-Thurs., noon-6 p.m.; Fri., noon-8 p.m.;Sat.-Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Mobilia Gallery
358 Huron Ave, Cambridge. 617-876-2109 www.mobilia-gallery.com
Out of the Blue Gallery
106 Prospect Street 617-354-5287 www.outofthebluegallery.com
LOCAL ART
Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center
41 Second St. 617-577-1400 www.cmacusa.org Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-5p.m. A celebration of cultural diversity covering a broad spectrum of arts and humanities programs, and also housing a theater, two galleries and workshop space.
Zeitgeist Gallery
1353 Cambridge Street. 617-876-6060 www.zeitgeist-gallery.org
Open Tues. - Sunday 1 - 7 p.m.
Cambridge Art Association
25 R Lowell St. 617-876-0246 www.cambridgeart.org Tues-Sat., ll a.m.-5 p.m. 124 Mt Auburn Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. -6 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m.-l p.m. Two galleries will feature the work of member artists in about 20 shows a year. Sales and rental program, workshops, and adult and children's classes. Artists and Friend members receive invitation to shows, events and a newsletter.
CORPORATE COLLECTIONS
Charles Hotel at Harvard Square
1 Bennett St. (617) 864-1200 More than 50 original major realist works were commissioned from local artists of
national and international fame, the largest such acquisition program by an American hotel.
Royal Sonesta Hotel
5 CAMBRIDGE PARKWAY (617) 491-3600. Several hundred art works here are part
of the Sonesta's worldwide collection of over 6000 pieces Contemporary paintings and sculptures are located in public areas and restaurants.
THEATER
AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER 64 BRATTLE ST. (617) 495-2668
The theater houses a professional repertory company which produces both
classic and experimental works.
BACK ALLEY THEATER 1253 CAMBRIDGE ST. (617) 576-1253
New and experimental plays are performed.
DANCE COLLECTIVE 33 RICHDALE AVE. (617) 576-2737
A professional modern dance company with both performance and educational programs.
DANCE UMBRELLA 380 GREEN ST (617) 492-7578
Local, national and international performances are offered year round.
FOLK ART CENTER OF NEW ENGLAND 1950 MASS. AVE. (617) 491-6083
The Center features participatory dance events, teaching traditional ethnic dances.
ZERO ARROW THEATRE 0 ARROW STREET. 617-547-8300, www.amrep.org
New and experimental plays are performed at this new theatre.
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
INFORMATION OFFICE: 7 HOLYOKE CENTER (617) 495-1573
There is always a live performance at Harvard, whether it is classical, folk, jazz, dance, theater or poetry readings. The Hasty Pudding Club is well known, of course, but the individual houses also offer drama productions. Concerts are given everywhere from the houses of Sanders Theater in historic Memorial Hall and the Music Department's own Paine Hall (617-495-2791). Harvard Gilbert and Sullivan shows in Agassiz Theater (Radcliffe) are a time honored tradition.
LONGY SCHOOL OF MUSIC 1 FOLLEN ST. (617) 876-0956, www.longy.edu
Over 200 concerts are performer yearly, often free, by the Longy Artists Ensemble, Longy Faculty Artists Series, Melior Quartet, and internationally renowned guest artist in Longy's Pickman Hall at 27 Garden Street, Cambridge.
MANDALA FOLK DANCE ENSEMBLE 40 NORRIS ST (617) 868-3641
The Ensemble features international folk music and dance performance.
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CALL THE MIT ARTS HOTLINE 617-253-ARTS
Kresge Auditorium, a splendid example of MIT's commitment to fine architecture, is the primary site of most live performances at the Institute. Besides a fine faculty orchestra, the auditorium hosts performances of every type from dance to native folk music and classical concerts. The Experimental Music Studio sponsors computer music concerts in the Experimental Medial Facility (Wiesner Building, 20 Ames St.). Small ensembles and soloists perform in Elizabeth Killian Hall at 160 Memorial Drive.
SANDERS THEATER Quincy and Cambridge Streets (617) 496-2222
SANCTUARY THEATER - 400 Harvard Street 617-354-7467, www.ballettheatre.org
THOMPSON THEATER - 536 Massachusetts Avenue 617-321-6188
THE NEW SCHOOL OF MUSIC - 25 LOWELL ST. 617-492-8105
Free concerts presented several times a month (year round) and feature the school's performing faculty and guests artists in solo and chamber music performances.
THE NORA THEATRE The THEATRE at the Harvard Union. Corner of Quincy and Harvard Streets (617) 495-4530.
The company presents its productions periodically throughout the year, and in the autumn, collaborates with Harvard College on a joint project involving Harvard students and Nora THEATRE Company artists. New scripts, pieces reflecting a feminine voice on human concerns and endeavors, and lesser-known, seldom produced plays are among the works the company has presented.
CAMBRIDGE NIGHT CLUBS
JOHNNY D's MUSIC CLUB 17 HOLLAND ST SOMERVILLE, MA 02144 (617) 776-9667 Rock & Roll
LIZARD LOUNGE 1667 MASSACHUSETTS AVE CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138 617-547-0759
THE MIDDLE EAST 472 MASSACHUSETTS AVE CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139 (617) 492-9181 Rock & Roll
PASSIM'S 47 PALMER ST. CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138 (617) 661-1513 FOLK
REGATTABARCHARLES HOTEL HARVARD SQ. CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138 (617) 876-7777 Jazz
RYLES 212 HAMPSHIRE ST. CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139 (617) 876-9330 Jazz
TOAD 1912 MASSACHUSETTS AVE CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140 617-497-4950
SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB 400 SOLDIERS FIELD RD, BOSTON 617-562-4111
WESTERN FRONT343 WESTERN AVE. CAMBRIDGE MA (617) 492-7772 Reggae
LISTINGS
The Boston Globe Calendar, The Cambridge Chronicle, The Boston Phoenix, and the Cambridge TAB are reliable sources for performance listings. Cambridge Discovery also keeps performance notices.
SOURCE: The 1996 Cambridge Chamber of Commerce Members Guide.
EVENTS
HEAD OF THE CHARLES REGATTA
Held in October, the Regatta is by far the largest and most colorful event held in Cambridge. The racing consists of 16 events (men's and women's) seven single, nine crew -- along a three mile course on the Charles River beginning at the Boston University Boathouse, (next to the Hyatt Regency) passing through Cambridge, ending at Herter Park on Soldiers Field Road, Boston. Over 4,500 male and female rowers, youth collegiate, master and veteran age groupings, representing more than 300 clubs colleges and universities worldwide; entries in the past have come from the United States, United Kingdom, France, Norway, Russia, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Italy, Ireland, South America, Japan, Croatia and Canada. More than 250,000 spectators are expected, Best viewing spots Anderson Bridge (Harvard Sq.), Weeks Footbridge, and Eliot Bridge. Use the MBTA's Red Line to Harvard Square or Green Line to Boston University's stop. There is an exposition held at Magazine Beach, Cambridge and is Free and opened to the public. Free Shuttle buses along the course.
REGATTA HEADQUARTERS: Cambridge Boat Club, Gerry's Landing Memorial Drive Cambridge, MA. Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 52 Cambridge, MA 02238
Phone (617) 864-8415
OCTOBERFEST: Held Columbus Day Weekend Harvard Square's annual autumn celebration featuring food, German dancing, crafts, clothing, jugglers, kids rides, and a host of activities for the entire family. And of course BEER (NON-ALCOHOLIC).
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE ROAD RACE
The eleventh annual City of Cambridge Five Mile Roadrace will be held April 1997. This year's race will benefit the Department's Council on Aging. Please contact Paul Ryder for race details at (617) 349-6230.
CAMBRIDGE E-LINE: A web-based subscription service which includes Cambridge city news and information and a Cambridge events calendar link. To subscribe, visit the Cambridge city web site at www.cambridge.ma.gov and click on the Cambridge E-line logo.
RELIGION
Baptist
- Cambridgeport Baptist (617) 576-6779
- First Baptist (617) 354-3062
- Metropolitan Baptist (617) 868-3261
- Western Ave. Baptist (617) 661-0433
Catholic
- Blessed Sacrament (617) 547-1669
- Immaculate Conception (617) 547-1623
- Our Lady of Pity (617) 547-3456
- St. Anthony (617) 547-5593
- St. Paul (617) 491-8400
Congregational
- First Church (617) 876-5829
- North Prospect United (617) 547-1448
- Pilgrim Congregational (617) 354-4385
Episcopal
- Christ Church (617) 876-0200
- St. Bartholomew's (617) 354-8582
Methodist
- Grace United Methodist (617) 864-1123
- Harvard Epworth United (617) 354-0837
- St. Paul's AME (617) 661-1110
Presbyterian
- First Reformed Presbyterian (617) 864-3185
- United Presbyterian (617) 354-3151
Jewish
- Congregation Eits Chayim (617) 495-2551
- Temple Beth Shalom (617) 864-6388
Islamic
- Islamic Society of Boston (617) 876-3546
TRANSPORTATION
Cambridge is situated in the Greater Boston Area, which has excellent rail, air, and highway facilities. State Route 128 and Interstate Route 495 divide the region into inner and outer zones which are connected by numerous "spokes" providing direct access to the airport. port and intermodal facilities of Boston.
BIKEWAYS AND MULTIUSE PATHS
Although designated as bicycle facilities, bike paths such as the Minuteman Commuter Bike way and the Paul Dudley White Bike Path Serve a Variety of users: walkers, skaters, joggers, tricyclists, etc. The path around Fresh Pond is also a multiuse path.
MAJOR HIGHWAYS
Principal highways are State Routes 2, 2A, 16, and 38 and U.S. Route 3. The Massachusetts Turnpike runs just south of Cambridge and is easily accessible at the Allston-Brighton interchange.
MILEAGE TO MAJOR CITIES
- BOSTON: 2
- PROVIDENCE: 40
- WORCESTER: 34
- SPRINGFIELD: 90
MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (MBTA) - 800-392-6100
www.mbta.com
.
MBTA PASSES
Monthly T Passes are available for the bus, subway, and commuter rail. The cost is equivalent to about 16 round-trip fares a month. T passes can be ordered by phone at 617-222-3200 and charge to MasterCard or Visa. An automatic renewal option is available. In Cambridge you can buy T passes at the Alewife T Station; Harvard Square T Station; One Kendall Square; and elsewhere.
COMMUTER RAIL
Commuter rail service available at Porter Square (10 min. to Boston; no MBTA parking). MBTA Red Line service available at Kendall Square (4 min. to Park St.), Central Square, Harvard Square (11 min.), Porter Square, and Alewife (18 min. from Park Street; 2,209 MBTA parking spaces at Alewife). Green Line service available at Lechmere (8min. to Government Center; 323 MBTA Parking spaces). One can also access the Blue Line via the Green and Orange lines and ride to Logan Airport. Exact change or a subway token is required. The subway costs $1.25. The Springfield Terminal Railway (508-663-1073) provides freight service.
TRANSPORTATION
BIKES ON THE "T"
You can take your bike on the Red, Blue, and Orange lines after 8:00P PM on weekdays, on Saturdays before 8:30 AM AND after 8:00 PM, and all day on Sunday, with some exceptions and restrictions. You can also take your bike on the commuter rail - a neat way to bicycle in the country.
To take your bike on the "T" you need a photo ID permit, which costs $5 and is good for 4 years. Permits are available at the Downtown Crossing station from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 4:15 PM, Monday through Thursday. For more information, call the MBTA at (617) 722-5438.
BIKEWAYS AND TRAILS
www.massbike.org/bikeways/mapmtron.htm
BUS
Cambridge is a member of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) which provides fixed route bus service to neighboring communities. The MBTA also provides THE RIDE, a paratransit service for the elderly and disabled.
MBTA Cambridge Buses
Bus Routes 617-349-4604
(schedules issued quarterly)
All buses on the lines indicated by * are lift-equipped for wheelchairs. On other lines, lift-equipped buses can be arranged by calling 1-800-LIFT BUS by 1:00 the day before.
CT1 * Central Sq. - B.U.MEDICAL Ctr/ Boston City Hosp. via MIT
CT2 * Kendall Sq.-Ruggles Sta. via Longwood Medical Area
1 * Harvard/Holyoke Gate-Dudley Sta. via Mass. Ave.
47 * Central Sq.-Albany St., Boston via Longwood &S. End Medical Areas & Dudley Sta.
62 * Bedford V.A. Hospital-Alewife Sta. via Lexington Ctr. & Arlington Hts.
64 Oak Sq. - Central Sq. or Kendall/M.I.T. via N. Beacon St.
66 * Harvard Sq. - Dudley Sta. via Allston & Brookline Village
67 Alewife Sta. - Turkey Hill via Arlington Ctr.
69 * Harvard/Holyoke Gate - Lechmere Sta. via Cambridge St.
70 * Cedarwood or Watertown - Central Sq. via Arsenal St & Western Ave
70A * North Waltham - Central Sq. via Waltham Ctr. & Watertown Sq.
71 Watertown Sq. - Harvard Sta. via Mt Auburn St.
72 Huron Ave. - Harvard Sta. via Concord Ave.
73 Waverly Sq. - Harvard Sta. via Trapelo Rd.
74 Belmont Ctr. - Harvard Sta. via Concord Ave. (incl. route 75 Huron Towers loop runs) 76 Hanscom Air Base - Alewife Sta. via Lexington Ctr.
77 * Arlington Hts - Harvard Sta. via Mass. Ave.
78 Arlmont Village - Harvard Sta. via Park Cir.
79 Arlington Hts. - Alewife Station via Mass. Ave.
80 Arlington Ctr. - Lechmere via Medford Hillside
83 * Rindge Ave. - Central Sq. via Porter Sq. Sta.
84 Arlmont Village - Alewife Sta. (rush hours only, use Route 78 other times)
85 Spring Hill - Kendall/M.I.T. Sta. via Summer St. & Union Sq.
86 * Sullivan Sq. Sta. (Orange Line,Charlestown) - Clevland Cir via Harvard/Johnston Gate
87 Arlington Ctr. or Clarendon Hill - Lechmere Sta via Somerville Ave.
88 Clarendon Hill - Lechmere via Highland Ave.
91 Sullivan Sq. (Orange Line, Charlestown) - Central Sq via Washinton Street
96 Medford Sq. - Harvard Sta. via George St. & Davis Sq.
350 * North Burlington - Alewife Sta. via Burlington Mall
TRAINS
AMTRACK 617-482-3660 OR 800-USA-RAIL www.amtrak.com
Departs from South Station only. Arrives at South Station and Back Bay Station.
AIRPLANES
LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 800-235-6426
www.massport.com
HANSCOM FIELD 888-999-FARE www.shuttle.america.com
BUSES
GREYHOUND BUS 800-231-2222 www.greyhound.com
Departs from South Station
OTHER
Cambridge is located on the Charles River, which is connected by a 14 -foot channel to Boston Inner Harbor. Boston docks and Logan International Airport are easily accessible, providing excellent shipping service by sea and air. Competitive truck lines connect the city to all parts of New England and points west and south.
RECREATION & SPORTS
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
51 INMAN ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA. 02139
LARGEST RECREATIONAL SITES AND ACTIVITIES
Fresh Pond Reservoir (320
acres)
Bicycling, football/soccer, general play, golf, hiking, picnicking, tennis.
Alewife Brook Reserve (123 acres)
Fresh water fishing, hiking, nature observing, walking/jogging.
Memorial Drive Parkway (49 acres)
Bicycling, boating non-motor, fresh water fishing, fresh water swimming, general play, hiking, ice skating, nature observing, pool swimming.
Magazine Beach (15 acres)
Boating non-motor, general play, nature observing, org-natural history picnicking, sightseeing, walking/jogging.
Magazine Beach Pool (12 acres)
Baseball/softball, bicycling, boating non-motor, football/soccer, fresh water fishing,
hiking, motor boating, nature observing, organized events, other, team events, picnicking, pool swimming, sightseeing, walking/jogging.
Browne Nichols School (9 acres)
Tennis
Danehy Park (50 acres)
Tot lots, bocce and horseshoe courts, picnic areas, soccer & softball fields.
Permits are required for use of athletic fields.
OTHER PARKS AND FIELDS IN CAMBRIDGE
- CAMBRIDGE COMMON FRESH POND MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
- CAMBRIDGE HIGH FRONT PARK
- SCHOOL/LIBRARY PARK
- CHARLES PARK HOYT FIELD
- CHARLES RIVER RESERVATION JFK MEMORIAL PARK
- CORPORAL BURNS PLAYGROUND LINEAR PARK
- DONNELLY FIELD LUSITANIA FIELD
- FORT WASHINGTON PARK RINDGE FIELD
- KINGSLEY PARK RIVERSIDE PRESS PARK
- LECHMERE CANAL PARK RUSSELL FIELD
- SENNOTT PARK
WAR MEMORIAL FACILITY
Contact: Donna Cameron, 617-349-6237
Complete program information is available in the fall brochure (war Memorial). You May pick up a copy at 51 Inman St., the Main Library or other city buildings. The following classes are offered; swim instruction for adults and children, gymnastics, tennis for adults and children, aquatic exercise, masters swim, and volleyball clinics. The children's program serves 18 mo. and up depending on the activity. All children's programs meet on Saturday.
1640 Cambridge ST
Cambridge, MA
617-349-6279
FIELD PERMITS
Field Permits are available for Cambridge residents, organizations or companies for athletic use of Cambridge fields. Resident and organization fees for a two hour period. Contact: Kevin Clark at 617-349-6238
Shopping
MAJOR SHOPPING MALLS
- CAMBRIDGESIDE GALLERIA MALL
- HARVARD SQUARE
- PORTER SQUARE
LODGING
HOTELS
Best Western Hotel Tria
200 Alewife Brook Parkway 617-491-8000 www.bestwestern.com
At Fresh Pond in North Cambridge
Cambridge Center Marriott Hotel
2 Cambridge Center 617-494-6600 www.marriott.com
In the heart of Kendall Square
The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square
One Bennett Street 617-864-1200 www.charleshotel.com
In the heart of Harvard Square
Double Tree Guest Suites Hotel
400 Soldiers Field Road 617-783-0090 www.doubletree.hilton.com
Just across the Charles River in Boston
Harvard Square Hotel
110 Mount Auburn Street 617-864-5200 www.harvardsquarehotel.com
In the heart of Harvard Square
Holiday Inn Boston
30 Washington Street 617-628-1000 www.holiday-inn.com
In East Somerville
Holiday Inn Express
250 Monsignor O'Brien Highway 617-577-7600 www.holiday-inn.com
In East Cambridge
Hotel @ MIT
20 Sidney Street
617-577-0200 www.hotelatmit.com
In University Park near M.I.T.
Hyatt Regency Cambridge
575 Memorial Drive 617-492-1234 www.hyatt.com
In Cambridgeport
Hotel Marlowe
25 Edwin H. Land Blvd. 617-868-8000 www.hotelmarlowe.com
By the Charles River & M.I.T.
The Inn at Harvard
1201 Massachusetts Avenue 617-491-2222 www.theinnatharvard.com
In Harvard Square
The Kendall Hotel
777 Main Street 617-577-1300 www.kendallhotel.com
Near Kendall Square and M.I.T.
Radisson Hotel
777 Memorial Drive 617-492-7777 www.radisson.com
Between Harvard and Central Square
Royal Sonesta Hotel
5 Cambridge Parkway 617-491-3600 www.sonesta.com
In East Cambridge on the Charles River
Sheraton Commander Hotel
16 Garden Street 617-547-4800 www.sheraton.com
Near the Common in Harvard Square
University Park Hotel
20 Sidney Street 617-577-0200 www.univparkhotel.com
Near M.I.T. and Central Square
BED & BREAKFAST
A Bed and Breakfast in Cambridge
1657 Cambridge Street 617-868-7082 or 800-232-9989 www.cambridgebnb.com
Just outside Harvard Square
Cambridge Bed and Muffin
267 Putnam Avenue 617-576-3166 www.bedandmuffin.com
Between Harvard and Central Square
A Cambridge House
2218 Massachusetts Avenue 617-491-6300 www.acambridgehouse.com
Near Davis Square
Daniela's Bed & Breakfast
13 Lopez Street 617-868-9280
Cambridgeport
A Friendly Inn
1673 Cambridge Street 617-547-7851 www.afinow.com
Near Central Square
Harding House
288 Harvard Street 617-876-2888 www.irvinghouse.com
Near Harvard Square
The Irving House at Harvard
24 Irving Street 617-547-4600 www.irvinghouse.com
Near Harvard Square
Jean O'Hara Bed & Breakfast
2 Leonard Avenue 617-547-0678
Near Harvard Square
The Mary Prentiss Inn B&B
6 Prentiss Street 617-661-2929 www.maryprentissinn.com
Between Harvard & Porter Square
Prospect Place
112 Prospect Place 617-864-6500 www.prospectpl.com
Near Central Square
SHORT TERM RENTALS
Corporate Stay
30 Lowell Street 617-354-3500 www.corporatestayhousing.com
Oakwood Corporate Housing
One India Street 617-723-8050 www.oakwood.com
Residence Inn by Marriott - Cambridge
6 Cambridge Center 617-349-0700 www.cambridgeresidenceinn.com