Rev. Francis E. Clark House, Newton

Name: Rev. Francis E. Clark House
Address: Newton, United States

#128 among attractions in Newton

Shingle style architecture

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The Clark House, also known as the Rev. Francis E. Clark House, is an historic house at located at 379 Central Street in the village of Auburndale in Newton, Massachusetts. It is a 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame structure, with a cross-gable configuration that has a large circular three-story tower at the corner, topped by a conical roof. It has a variety of gables, projections, and window shapes and placement, characteristics of the Queen Anne style of architecture. It was built in 1895 for Rev. Francis Edward Clark, founder of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavour. On September 4, 1986, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Built: 1895 (129 years ago)Coordinates: 42°20'29"N, 71°15'18"W

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Newton (Auburndale)Newton United States

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Day trips

Rev. Francis E. Clark House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brae Burn Country Club, Weston Ski Track at Martin Golf Course, Norumbega Tower, Episcopal Parish of the Messiah.

1.2 miSE
Golf
Brae Burn Country Club, Newton
30 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.
0.9 miSW
Winter sport, Outdoor activities, Ski area
Weston Ski Track at Martin Golf Course, Weston
24 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.
0.9 miNW
Observation decks and towers, Tower
Norumbega Tower, Weston
24 min walk • The Norumbega Tower is a stone tower erected by Eben Norton Horsford in 1889 to mark the supposed location of Fort Norumbega, a legendary Norse fort and city. It is located in Weston, Massachusetts at the confluence of Stony Brook and the Charles River.
0.7 miNE
Church
Episcopal Parish of the Messiah, Newton
19 min walk • The Episcopal Parish of the Messiah is a family-sized, Anglo-Catholic parish located in the village of Auburndale in Newton, Massachusetts, in the United States. Messiah is in the Charles River Deanery of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts and the Episcopal Church in the United States of America.
~1760 ftNE
Church
United Parish of Auburndale, Newton
9 min walk • United Parish of Auburndale, formerly the Auburndale Congregational Church, is a historic church at 64 Hancock Street in the Auburndale village of Newton, Massachusetts.
1 miS
Church
St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Newton
26 min walk • St. Mary's Episcopal Church and Cemetery is a historic church and cemetery at 258 Concord Street, in the village of Newton Lower Falls, Newton, Massachusetts. St. Mary's Parish was formed in 1811.
0.5 miNE
42°20'49"N • 71°14'57"W
Turtle Lane Playhouse, Newton
13 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.5 miE
Gothic Revival architecture
Winslow–Haskell Mansion, Newton
12 min walk • The Winslow–Haskell Mansion, also known locally as The Castle, is a historic house at 53 Vista Avenue in Newton, Massachusetts. The large Gothic Victorian house was built c. 1870, and enlarged and remodeled in 1882. The early construction included Gothic pointed-arch windows and vergeboard trim.
~1100 ftE
Italianate architecture
Harding House-Walker Missionary Home, Newton
6 min walk • The Harding House-Walker Missionary Home is a historic house at 161–163 Grove Street in the Auburndale village of Newton, Massachusetts. The 2 ¹⁄₂-story wood-frame house was built c. 1850, and is a well-preserved example of Italianate styling. It was built for Rev.
0.9 miN
Greek Revival architecture
House at 31 Woodbine Street, Newton
25 min walk • The House at 31 Woodbine Street is a historical house situated at 31 Woodbine Street in Newton, Massachusetts.
0.7 miN
Gothic Revival architecture
House at 203 Islington Road, Newton
18 min walk • The House at 203 Islington Road is a historic house at 203 Islington Road in Newton, Massachusetts. It is an elaborately decorated Late Victorian house, built in buff-colored stone with dark brick trim elements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rev. Francis E. Clark House?

Nearby attractions include Harding House-Walker Missionary Home, Newton (6 min walk), Rufus Estabrook House, Newton (6 min walk), Whittemore's Tavern, Newton (8 min walk), Lasell Village, Newton (8 min walk).

How to get to Rev. Francis E. Clark House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rev. Francis E. Clark House:

Bus

Riverside • Lines: 558 (8 min walk)
Riverside Bus Station (9 min walk)

Light rail

Riverside • Lines: D (8 min walk)
Woodland • Lines: D (22 min walk)

Train

Auburndale (10 min walk)