Tolman-Gay House, Needham

Name: Tolman-Gay House
Address: Needham, United States

#10 among attractions in Needham

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The Tolman-Gay House is a historic house at 1196 Central Avenue in Needham, Massachusetts. Built in 1743, it is a well-preserved example of mid-18th century architecture, which was occupied for nearly two centuries by members of two of Needham's early families. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. ()

Built: 1743 (281 years ago)Coordinates: 42°16'49"N, 71°15'13"W

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Tolman-Gay House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brae Burn Country Club, Weston Ski Track at Martin Golf Course, Hemlock Gorge Reservation, Echo Bridge.

3.8 miN
Golf
Brae Burn Country Club, Newton
98 min walk • Brae Burn Country Club is a golf course located in West Newton, Massachusetts. Designed by Donald Ross, Brae Burn has hosted seven USGA Championships, including the 1919 U.S. Open, and 1928 U.S. Amateur. Brae Burn is most noted for its diabolical greens, and classic layout.
3.6 miN
Winter sport, Outdoor activities, Ski area
Weston Ski Track at Martin Golf Course, Weston
93 min walk • Weston Ski Track is a cross-country ski and snowshoeing area located in Weston, Massachusetts. The facility is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and is situated along the Charles River, approximately 13 miles west of downtown Boston, Massachusetts.
2.7 miNE
Park
Hemlock Gorge Reservation, Newton
70 min walk • Hemlock Gorge Reservation is a state-owned, public recreation area and urban wild comprising 23 acres on the Charles River in Newton and Needham, Massachusetts. The reservation is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
2.8 miNE
Historical place, Bridge
Echo Bridge, Newton
71 min walk • Echo Bridge is a historic masonry bridge spanning the Charles River between Needham to Newton Upper Falls, Massachusetts, and Ellis Street in Newton.
2.6 miNE
Park
Saco–Pettee Machine Shops, Newton
67 min walk • The Saco–Pettee Machine Shops is a historic factory complex at 156 Oak Street in the Newton Upper Falls area of Newton, Massachusetts. Although the area has an industrial history dating to the early 19th century, the oldest buildings in this complex, consisting of about thirteen brick buildings, were built in 1892.
2.3 miNW
Church
Wellesley Congregational Church, Wellesley
60 min walk • The Wellesley Congregational Church and Cemetery is a historic religious facility at 2 Central Street in the center of Wellesley, Massachusetts. The church is a brick Georgian Revival structure designed by Carrère and Hastings and built between 1918 and 1922.
2.7 miW
Observatories and planetariums
Whitin Observatory, Wellesley
69 min walk • Whitin Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Wellesley College. Built in 1900, with additions in 1906, 1967, and 2010, it is located in Wellesley, Massachusetts and named after Wellesley College trustee Mrs.
2.6 miNE
Bridge
Needham Street Bridge, Newton
67 min walk • The Needham Street Bridge is a historic bridge at Needham Street over the Charles River connecting Needham and Newton, Massachusetts.
0.9 miNW
Universities and schools
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, Needham
23 min walk • Olin College of Engineering, officially Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering is a private college focused on engineering and located in Needham, Massachusetts.
2.2 miN
Universities and schools
Massachusetts Bay Community College, Wellesley
57 min walk • Massachusetts Bay Community College is a public community college in Norfolk and Middlesex Counties. Founded in 1961, MassBay currently serves more than 4,400 full-time and part-time students on its three locations: Wellesley, Ashland, and Framingham.
4.6 miW
42°18'9"N • 71°20'17"W
Miniature Golf on the Village Green, Natick
117 min walk • Mini golf, Game and entertainment center, Arcade