Farlow and Kenrick Parks Historic District, Newton

Name: Farlow and Kenrick Parks Historic District
Address: Newton, United States

#146 among attractions in Newton

Neighbourhood, Colonial revival architecture

Farlow and Kenrick Parks Historic District

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Farlow and Kenrick Parks Historic District, Newton

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The Farlow and Kenrick Parks Historic District is a predominantly residential historic district in the Newton Corner area of Newton, Massachusetts. The district is roughly triangular in shape, and is bounded on the north by the Massachusetts Turnpike, Park Street to the east, and Franklin and Newtonville Avenues to the west. It is roughly bisected by Church Street, and is named for two parks that are significant focal elements of the district. Kenrick Park is a small lozenge-shaped park at the southern tip of the district designed by Alexander Wadsworth; it was laid out at the request of William Kenrick, a horticulturalist whose c. 1822 Federal style house was moved to the area after the park was completed. Farlow Park is a larger rectangular park in the district's northwest, which was established by a gift from John Farlow. It is landscaped in a manner similar to the Boston Public Garden, with specimen trees and an artificial pond with bridge. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'12"N, 71°11'7"W

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Newton (Newton Corner)Newton United States

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Day trips

Farlow and Kenrick Parks Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Newton Commonwealth Golf Course, Jackson Homestead, Arsenal Center for the Arts, Capt. Edward Durant House.

0.9 miSE
Golf, Outdoor activities
Newton Commonwealth Golf Course, Newton
23 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.
0.5 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Jackson Homestead, Newton
14 min walk • The Jackson Homestead, located at 527 Washington Street, in the village of Newton Corner, in Newton, Massachusetts, is an historic house that served as a station on the Underground Railroad before the Civil War.
1.2 miNE
Performing arts
Arsenal Center for the Arts, Watertown
32 min walk • The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts is a community arts center located in Watertown, Massachusetts, United States, on the former property of the Watertown Arsenal.
0.5 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Capt. Edward Durant House, Newton
14 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.
~1870 ftS
Park, Greek Revival architecture
Hyde House, Newton
10 min walk • The Hyde House is a historic house located at 27 George Street in Newton, Massachusetts.
1.1 miW
42°21'6"N • 71°12'24"W
The Paint Bar, Newton
29 min walk • Museum, Nightlife, Paint and pottery studios
0.8 miSW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Boston College - Newton Campus, Newton
22 min walk • The Newton Campus Soccer Field is the on-campus soccer and lacrosse stadium at Boston College in Newton, Massachusetts. The 2,000-seat stadium was built in 1999.
0.5 miNW
Italianate architecture
Seth Adams House, Newton
12 min walk • The Seth Adams House is a historic house at 72 Jewett Street, in the Newton Corner village of Newton, Massachusetts. Probably built in the mid-1850s, it is a well-preserved example of Italianate architecture.
0.4 miN
Italianate architecture
House at 60 William Street, Newton
12 min walk • House at 60 William Street is a historic house at 19 Jefferson Street in the Newton Corner village of Newton, Massachusetts. It is listed at 60 William Street in Massachusetts cultural inventory and National Register listings.
0.4 miNW
Greek Revival architecture
Joshua Jennison House, Newton
10 min walk • The Joshua Jennison House is a historic house at located 11 Thornton Street in the Newton Corner village of Newton, Massachusetts.
0.5 miS
Gothic Revival architecture
Charles Haskell House, Newton
12 min walk • The Charles Haskell House is a historic house located at 27 Sargent Street in Newton, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Farlow and Kenrick Parks Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Newton Corner, Newton (3 min walk), Rawson Estate, Newton (5 min walk), Brackett House, Newton (7 min walk), Hyde Avenue Historic District, Newton (9 min walk).

How to get to Farlow and Kenrick Parks Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Farlow and Kenrick Parks Historic District:

Bus

400 Centre St - West • Lines: 502, 504, 553, 558 (5 min walk)
400 Centre St - East • Lines: 502, 504, 57 (6 min walk)

Train

Newtonville (26 min walk)

Light rail

Boston College • Lines: B (34 min walk)