Central Congregational Church, Newton

Name: Central Congregational Church
Address: Newton, United States

#35 among attractions in Newton

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The Central Congregational Church is an historic church building located at 218 Walnut Street, in the village of Newtonville in Newton, Massachusetts. Built in 1895, it is the only ecclesiastical work in the city by the noted Boston architects Hartwell and Richardson, and one of its finest examples of Romanesque architecture. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. Since September 7, 2003, it has been the Newton Campus of the Boston Chinese Evangelical Church. ()

Built: 1895 (129 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 42°21'12"N, 71°12'26"W

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Newton (Newtonville)Newton United States

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Central Congregational Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jackson Homestead, Evangelical Baptist Church, Our Lady Help of Christians Historic District, First Church of Christ.

0.6 miE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
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~1530 ftS
Church
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Synagogue
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0.8 miE
Greek Revival architecture
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Shingle style architecture
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Which popular attractions are close to Central Congregational Church?

Nearby attractions include The Paint Bar, Newton (4 min walk), Masonic Building, Newton (5 min walk), Church of the Open Word, Newton (7 min walk), John A. Fenno House, Newton (7 min walk).

How to get to Central Congregational Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Central Congregational Church:

Train

Newtonville (5 min walk)

Bus

Walnut St @ Prospect St • Lines: 59 (22 min walk)
Washington St @ Bacon St • Lines: 502, 504, 57 (30 min walk)