Mount Pleasant, Newton

Name: Mount Pleasant
Address: Newton, United States

#37 among attractions in Newton

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Mount Pleasant is a historic two story wood frame estate house at 15 Bracebridge Road in Newton Centre, Massachusetts, built circa 1856. It is a well-preserved example of the academic Italianate style, with a three-bay facade and hip roof with a small gable over the centered entry, and a three-story turret. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. ()

Built: 1856 (168 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalElevation: 151 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°19'48"N, 71°11'57"W

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Newton (Newton Centre)Newton United States

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Mount Pleasant – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Shops at Chestnut Hill, Piccadilly Square, Newton City Hall and War Memorial, Chestnut Hill Square.

1.3 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Shops at Chestnut Hill, Newton
34 min walk • The Shops at Chestnut Hill is a two-level enclosed shopping mall, located in the Chestnut Hill section of Newton, Massachusetts on Boylston Street.
~1630 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Piccadilly Square, Newton
8 min walk • Piccadilly Square is an open-air shopping area located in the Union Street Historic District in the Newton Centre village of Newton, Massachusetts. Opened in 1973, it contains 40 stores and 84,777 sq ft of retail space.
0.7 miNW
City hall, Tower
Newton City Hall and War Memorial, Newton
18 min walk • The Newton City Hall and War Memorial is a historic city hall and war memorial building located in the village of Newton Centre in Newton, Massachusetts. Built in 1932 in the Colonial Revival style, the building was designed by Allen and Collens, with landscaping by the renowned Olmsted Brothers.
1.4 miSE
42°19'8"N • 71°10'33"W
Chestnut Hill Square, Newton
37 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.6 miNW
Library
Newton Free Library, Newton
16 min walk • Newton Free Library, the public library of Newton, Massachusetts, provides an extensive collection of print, non-print, and electronic resources, a comprehensive reference service, and a wide array of educational and cultural programs for people of all ages.
~1090 ftS
Nature, Natural attraction, Beach
Crystal Lake, Newton
6 min walk • Crystal Lake is a 33-acre natural great pond located in Newton, Massachusetts. Its shores, mostly lined with private homes, also host two small parks and a designated swimming area with a bathhouse.
~1010 ftE
Church
First Baptist Church in Newton, Newton
5 min walk • The First Baptist Church in Newton was founded in 1788. Its historic building is located at 848 Beacon Street in the village of Newton Centre, in Newton, Massachusetts. On April 15, 1982, it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
~1610 ftE
Neighbourhood
Union Street Historic District, Newton
8 min walk • The Union Street Historic District is a historic district on Union Street between Langley Road and Herrick Road, and at 17–31 Herrick Road in Newton, Massachusetts. It encompasses the city's only significant cluster of 19th century commercial buildings. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
0.5 miSE
Religious school, Universities and schools
Andover Newton Theological School, Newton
13 min walk • Andover Newton Theological School was a graduate school and seminary in Newton, Massachusetts.
0.6 miN
Synagogue
Shaarei Tefillah, Newton
17 min walk • Congregation Shaarei Tefillah is a Modern Orthodox synagogue located at 35 Morseland Avenue in the village of Newton Centre in Newton, Massachusetts. In 2003, the synagogue had a membership of 140 families, and in 2012 that number had risen to 220 families.
~1310 ftE
Village
Newton Centre, Newton
7 min walk • Newton Centre is one of the thirteen villages within the city of Newton in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The main commercial center of Newton Centre is a triangular area surrounding the intersections of Beacon Street, Centre Street, and Langley Road.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mount Pleasant?

Nearby attractions include Crystal Lake and Pleasant Street Historic District, Newton (3 min walk), Newton Centre Branch Library, Newton (5 min walk), First Baptist Church in Newton, Newton (5 min walk), Crystal Lake, Newton (6 min walk).

How to get to Mount Pleasant by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mount Pleasant:

Light rail

Newton Centre • Lines: D (9 min walk)
Newton Highlands • Lines: D (16 min walk)

Bus

791 Walnut St • Lines: 59 (13 min walk)
Walnut St @ Prospect St • Lines: 59 (22 min walk)