Gray Cliff Historic District, Newton

Name: Gray Cliff Historic District
Address: Newton, United States

#165 among attractions in Newton

Neighbourhood, Neoclassical architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Gray Cliff Historic District is a residential historic district encompassing a cluster of exceptionally high quality houses built in Newton, Massachusetts, between about 1890 and 1940. When first listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, it included only the eight houses at 35, 39, 43, 53, 54, 64, 65, and 70 Gray Cliff Road, which were predominantly Shingle style house built before the turn of the 20th century. The district was expanded in 1990 to include an adjacent area known as The Ledges, where the houses were built between 1900 and 1940, and are mainly Colonial Revival and Tudor Revival in their styling. ()

Coordinates: 42°19'51"N, 71°11'11"W

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Newton (Newton Centre)Newton United States

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Day trips

Gray Cliff 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.

1.1 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Alumni Stadium, Boston
28 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...
0.8 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Shops at Chestnut Hill, Newton
21 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.
~1890 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Piccadilly Square, Newton
10 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.
1.1 miNE
Golf, Outdoor activities
Newton Commonwealth Golf Course, Newton
28 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 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Street Chestnut Hill, Newton
27 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.
1 miSE
42°19'8"N • 71°10'33"W
Chestnut Hill Square, Newton
26 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.8 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Beach
Crystal Lake, Newton
20 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.
0.5 miW
Church
First Baptist Church in Newton, Newton
13 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.
0.5 miE
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Dupee Estate–Mary Baker Eddy Home, Newton
14 min walk • The Dupee Estate, located at 400 Beacon Street in the village of Chestnut Hill, Newton, Massachusetts, was the last home of Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science.
~1940 ftW
Neighbourhood
Union Street Historic District, Newton
10 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.
0.4 miSW
Religious school, Universities and schools
Andover Newton Theological School, Newton
10 min walk • Andover Newton Theological School was a graduate school and seminary in Newton, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gray Cliff Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Adams Claflin House, Newton (7 min walk), Jonas Salisbury House, Newton (8 min walk), Jonas Salisbury House, Newton (8 min walk), Sumner and Gibbs Streets Historic District, Newton (9 min walk).

How to get to Gray Cliff Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gray Cliff Historic District:

Light rail

Newton Centre • Lines: D (9 min walk)
Newton Highlands • Lines: D (29 min walk)

Bus

791 Walnut St • Lines: 59 (29 min walk)
Walnut St @ Prospect St • Lines: 59 (33 min walk)