20 University Road
Address20, University Road, Cambridge, MA, United States of America, 02138
Site Number02124
Alternate Names
The Charles Hotel,
Historic CAPS Identifier
L331.0
Building Root Number 02124
Building Root Number 02124
Architect (Original)
Cambridge Seven Associates, Inc.
Constructed
1984
StatusActive
Site Name HistoryThe site is named after its address.Historical Notes20 University Road was constructed in 1984 by Cambridge Seven Associates as a complex consisting of condominiums, a hotel, a garage, and restaurants. Prior to its construction, the site was used by the MBTA bus yard and a city parking lot.Additional Information“Charles Square Associates Hold ‘topping-off’ Party Ceremony.” Cambridge Chronicle, 19 Jan. 1984, p. 2.
Walker, Lauren Merlin. “‘Best of All Worlds’ Plan for Parcel 1B Unveiled.” Cambridge Chronicle, 9 Dec. 1982, p. 3.