Mount Auburn Cemetery Reception House (1870)

The Mount Auburn Cemetery Reception House, built in 1870 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a historic structure that once served as a gathering place for funeral-related activities at the nearby cemetery. Designed by Nathaniel J. Bradlee, this charming single-story building features a full-width porch with decorative columns and floral patterns, making it a notable example of 19th-century architecture. Originally part of the cemetery, it is now home to a funerary monuments company and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The cemetery itself, established in 1831, became a popular destination, leading to the construction of the reception house to accommodate the growing need for function spaces.