First Church of Christ, Newton

Name: First Church of Christ
Address: 363 Walnut St, Newton, 02460-1945, United States

#32 among attractions in Newton

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The former First Church of Christ, Scientist, built in 1940, is an historic Christian Science church building located at 391 Walnut Street on the corner of Otis Street in the village of Newtonville, in Newton, Massachusetts. It was designed in the redbrick Colonial Revival style by Densmore, LeClear and Robbins, architects. Due to cost constraints, its steeple was added later. In September, 2004, the church sold its building for $1,050,000 to be converted into apartments. The church in 2007 held services in rented rooms at 300 Walnut Street in the Masonic Building. but is now meeting at 1141 Walnut Street, in Newton Highlands. The building has since been divided into 11 condominium units. It is now called the Oxford House, and was the city's first inclusionary zoning project. ()

Built: 1940 (84 years ago)Coordinates: 42°20'57"N, 71°12'26"W

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363 Walnut StNewton (Newtonville)Newton 02460-1945 United States

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First Church of Christ – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Newton City Hall and War Memorial, Jackson Homestead, Bullough's Pond, Our Lady Help of Christians Historic District.

0.8 miS
City hall, Tower
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Museum, History museum, Historical place
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
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Church
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0.8 miSE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Boston College - Newton Campus, Newton
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1 miW
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Shingle style architecture
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Church of Christ?

Nearby attractions include Claflin School, Newton (1 min walk), Church of the Open Word, Newton (2 min walk), Masonic Building, Newton (3 min walk), The Paint Bar, Newton (5 min walk).

How to get to First Church of Christ by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Church of Christ:

Train

Newtonville (6 min walk)

Bus

Walnut St @ Prospect St • Lines: 59 (15 min walk)
791 Walnut St • Lines: 59 (28 min walk)