Somerville, Massachusetts: Sapphire City House
A house in an old neighborhood has its yard filled with colorful bric-a-brac, arranged in labeled groupings such as "Sapphire City" and "Dance Party." The work of artist Martha Friend.
- Address:
- 135 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA
- Directions:
- On the northeast corner of Highland Ave. and Sycamore St. Private property; visible from the street.
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This property is decorated with a huge variety of colorful found objects. The blue bottle assemblage out front is "Sapphire City;" the animal collection on the roof is "Dance Party." Also out front is "The Friend Smithsonian Museum," a tiny museum exhibit space for local artists.
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