William Dean Howells House (Cambridge, Massachusetts)

The William Dean Howells House, located at 37 Concord Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was the residence of prominent American author and editor William Dean Howells from 1904 until his death in 1920. It is a National Historic Landmark, recognized for its association with Howells and its well-preserved Colonial Revival architecture.

The house itself is a three-story wood-frame structure, built in 1889. Howells purchased the house already built, and it was here that he wrote some of his later works, and entertained many notable literary figures of the time, including Henry James and Mark Twain.

The house is a significant example of Colonial Revival architecture, displaying features such as a gambrel roof, symmetrical facade, and classically inspired details.

Today, the house is a private residence and is not regularly open to the public. However, its exterior can be viewed from the street. Its designation as a National Historic Landmark underscores its importance in American literary and architectural history. The house represents a tangible link to a significant period in American literature and provides insight into the life and work of one of its most influential figures.