Commonwealth Avenue Historic District, Newton

Name: Commonwealth Avenue Historic District
Address: Newton, United States

#197 among attractions in Newton

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The Commonwealth Avenue Historic District of Newton, Massachusetts, encompasses roughly the eastern half of Commonwealth Avenue, extending from Waban Hill Road, near the city line with Boston, westward to Walnut Street. The roadway was laid out in 1894 and completed in 1895. Its design was influenced in part by the local residents, who were willing to give land for some of the route, and the design of Boston portions of the road, in which Frederick Law Olmsted was involved. Construction of the roadway was followed by the construction of fashionably large residences along its route, which took place mostly between the road's construction and about 1920. The district includes 188 residential properties, which are mainly built in the revival styles popular in the early 20th century. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. ()

Coordinates: 42°20'17"N, 71°11'24"W

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Newton (Newton Centre)Newton United States

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Commonwealth Avenue Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alumni Stadium, The Shops at Chestnut Hill, Piccadilly Square, Newton Commonwealth Golf Course.

1.2 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Alumni Stadium, Boston
32 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...
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.
0.6 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Piccadilly Square, Newton
16 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.
0.9 miNE
Golf, Outdoor activities
Newton Commonwealth Golf Course, Newton
24 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.
1.5 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Street Chestnut Hill, Newton
39 min walk • The Street at Chestnut Hill is an open-air shopping center on Route 9 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The shopping center contains 640,090 sq ft of fashion retailers, restaurants, and entertainment options.
0.6 miSW
Church
First Baptist Church in Newton, Newton
17 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.
0.7 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Capt. Edward Durant House, Newton
19 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
Neighbourhood
Union Street Historic District, Newton
16 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.
~1430 ftN
Cemetery
East Parish Burying Ground, Newton
7 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.
1.3 miNW
42°21'6"N • 71°12'24"W
The Paint Bar, Newton
33 min walk • Museum, Nightlife, Paint and pottery studios
0.4 miW
Synagogue
Shaarei Tefillah, Newton
11 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Commonwealth Avenue Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Jos. Gunderson House, Newton (6 min walk), East Parish Burying Ground, Newton (7 min walk), Adams Claflin House, Newton (8 min walk), Sumner and Gibbs Streets Historic District, Newton (9 min walk).

How to get to Commonwealth Avenue Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Commonwealth Avenue Historic District:

Light rail

Newton Centre • Lines: D (16 min walk)
Boston College • Lines: B (31 min walk)

Bus

Walnut St @ Prospect St • Lines: 59 (23 min walk)
791 Walnut St • Lines: 59 (25 min walk)

Train

Newtonville (32 min walk)