William Dean Howells House (Cambridge, Massachusetts)

The William Dean Howells House, located at 37 Concord Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a historic residence once occupied by the renowned American author William Dean Howells and his family from 1873 to 1878. Designed by Howells' wife, Elinor Mead, the house became a gathering place for notable literary figures such as Mark Twain and Henry James, as well as prominent personalities like U.S. President James Garfield and Helen Keller, who lived there while attending school. After years of neglect, the house underwent significant restoration in 2011, preserving its historical significance and charm, making it an intriguing site for tourists and researchers interested in American literary history.