Historical Commission

The Cambridge Historical Commission (CHC) is the City's historic preservation agency. Established in 1963, the CHC seeks to preserve the integrity and diversity of Cambridge's built environment and to disseminate information about its history.

Lunch Carts and Diners

Explore the City over time to see the earliest horse-drawn lunch carts to the streamlined stainless steel cars

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Handsome Harry Hanson

Learn about the exciting exploits of Harry Havelock Hanson

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Avon Hill NCD

Map of the Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District

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Designated Historic Landmarks

Map tour of designated Historic Landmarks around Cambridge

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Districts Map

Map of Historic Districts, Neighborhood Conservation Districts and National Register Districts

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Fort Washington HD

Map of the Fort Washington Historic District

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Half Crown Marsh NCD

Map of the Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District

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Harvard Square CD

Map of the Harvard Square Conservation District

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Historical Markers

Various Types and Locations of Historical Markers

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Landmarks and Easements

Map of Landmark and Easement Properties

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Mid Cambridge NCD

Map of the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District

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National Register Map

National Register properties in Cambridge, in GIS atlas form

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Old Cambridge HD

Map of the Old Cambridge Historic District

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