Winter Hill in Somerville in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
President Obama Rose Garden
At Winter Hill, MA
Photographed by Marc Posner, April 8, 2024
1. President Obama Rose Garden Marker
While attending Harvard Law School (c-1988-1991) our future President lived at 365 Broadway, Apt. 1B. He went on to save us from another great depression, won the Nobel Peace Prize (2009), brought Osama Bin Laden to justice, and brought integrity and intelligence to the White House.
Erected 2021.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #44 Barack Obama series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1988.
Location. 42° 23.645′ N, 71° 5.746′ W. Marker is in Somerville, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It is in Winter Hill. It is at the intersection of Broadway and Fenwick Street, on the right when traveling north on Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 365 Broadway, Somerville MA 02145, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Historic Boston and specifically in Greater Boston. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Paul Revere (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anne Adams-Tufts (about 700 feet away); George Cedric Stimpson (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hoyt-Sullivan Playground (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gilman Square (approx. 0.4 miles away); Winter Hill Station
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Photographed by Marc Posner, April 8, 2024
2. President Obama Rose Garden Marker
Photographed by Marc Posner, April 8, 2024
3. 365 Broadway
Photographed by Marc Posner, April 8, 2024
4. White House Flag
Photographed by Marc Posner, April 8, 2024
5. Sidewalk Painting
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 522 times since then and 92 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 14, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
