Brackett House, Newton

Name: Brackett House
Address: Newton, United States

#179 among attractions in Newton

Greek Revival architecture

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The Brackett House is an historic house located at 621 Centre Street in the Newton Centre village of Newton, Massachusetts. Built about 1844, it is a prominent local example of Greek Revival architecture, with a four-column temple front. Extensively damaged by fire in 2010, a careful restoration was completed in 2013. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 4, 1986. ()

Built: 1844 (180 years ago)Coordinates: 42°20'60"N, 71°11'12"W

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Newton (Newton Corner)Newton United States

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Brackett House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alumni Stadium, Newton Commonwealth Golf Course, Jackson Homestead, Arsenal Center for the Arts.

1.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Alumni Stadium, Boston
38 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Boston, Alumni Stadium stands as a testament to the city's rich sporting culture. This outdoor sports venue, primarily known as the home field of the Boston College Eagles football team, is a hub of athletic activity and school...
0.8 miSE
Golf, Outdoor activities
Newton Commonwealth Golf Course, Newton
20 min walk • The Newton Commonwealth Golf Course is an 18-hole public golf course located in Newton, Massachusetts, just outside the city of Boston. This course was originally created as a nine-hole course in 1897 and was previously named the Commonwealth Club.
0.6 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Jackson Homestead, Newton
15 min walk • The Jackson Homestead, located at 527 Washington Street, in the village of Newton Corner, in Newton, Massachusetts, is an historic house that served as a station on the Underground Railroad before the Civil War.
1.4 miNE
Performing arts
Arsenal Center for the Arts, Watertown
37 min walk • The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts is a community arts center located in Watertown, Massachusetts, United States, on the former property of the Watertown Arsenal.
0.4 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Capt. Edward Durant House, Newton
10 min walk • The Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds is a historic late First Period house at 286 Waverly Avenue in Newton Centre, Massachusetts, that is now a historic house museum.
0.6 miS
Cemetery
East Parish Burying Ground, Newton
16 min walk • East Parish Burying Ground, also known as Centre Street Burying Ground or Centre Street Cemetery, is an historic cemetery located at Centre and Cotton streets in the village of Newton Corner in the city of Newton, Massachusetts.
~710 ftSE
Park, Greek Revival architecture
Hyde House, Newton
4 min walk • The Hyde House is a historic house located at 27 George Street in Newton, Massachusetts.
1 miW
42°21'6"N • 71°12'24"W
The Paint Bar, Newton
27 min walk • Museum, Nightlife, Paint and pottery studios
0.6 miSW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Boston College - Newton Campus, Newton
16 min walk • The Newton Campus Soccer Field is the on-campus soccer and lacrosse stadium at Boston College in Newton, Massachusetts. The 2,000-seat stadium was built in 1999.
0.6 miN
Greek Revival architecture
Joshua Jennison House, Newton
15 min walk • The Joshua Jennison House is a historic house at located 11 Thornton Street in the Newton Corner village of Newton, Massachusetts.
~1520 ftSE
Gothic Revival architecture
Charles Haskell House, Newton
8 min walk • The Charles Haskell House is a historic house located at 27 Sargent Street in Newton, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Brackett House?

Nearby attractions include Hyde Avenue Historic District, Newton (4 min walk), Hyde House, Newton (4 min walk), Farlow and Kenrick Parks Historic District, Newton (7 min walk), Newton Corner, Newton (7 min walk).

How to get to Brackett House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Brackett House:

Bus

400 Centre St - West • Lines: 502, 504, 553, 558 (11 min walk)
Tremont St opp Hibbard Rd • Lines: 57 (11 min walk)

Train

Newtonville (25 min walk)

Light rail

Boston College • Lines: B (31 min walk)