Newton Lower Falls Historic District, Newton

Name: Newton Lower Falls Historic District
Address: Newton, United States

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The Newton Lower Falls Historic District encompasses the historic colonial village center of Newton Lower Falls, on the west side of Newton, Massachusetts. This area lies north of Washington Street, along Concord and Grove Streets, between Washington and Hagar Streets. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. ()

Coordinates: 42°19'25"N, 71°15'35"W

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Wellesley (Wellesley Farms)Newton United States

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Newton Lower Falls Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Weston Ski Track at Martin Golf Course, Massachusetts Bay Community College, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Winslow–Haskell Mansion.

0.7 miNW
Winter sport, Outdoor activities, Ski area
Weston Ski Track at Martin Golf Course, Weston
18 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.
0.8 miS
Universities and schools
Massachusetts Bay Community College, Wellesley
22 min walk • Massachusetts Bay Community College is a public community college in Norfolk and Middlesex Counties. Founded in 1961, MassBay currently serves more than 4,400 full-time and part-time students on its three locations: Wellesley, Ashland, and Framingham.
~1200 ftN
Church
St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Newton
6 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.
1.3 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture
Winslow–Haskell Mansion, Newton
34 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.
0.5 miSE
42°19'9"N • 71°15'8"W
Temple Beth Elohim - Wellesley, Wellesley
13 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue
1.3 miN
Italianate architecture
Harding House-Walker Missionary Home, Newton
34 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.
1.2 miNE
Neighbourhood, Colonial revival architecture
Lasell Village, Newton
32 min walk • The Lasell Neighborhood Historic District is a historic district roughly bounded by Woodland and Studio Roads, Aspen and Seminary Avenue, and Grove Street in Newton, Massachusetts village of Auburndale, Massachusetts.
1.2 miN
Shingle style architecture
Rev. Francis E. Clark House, Newton
32 min walk • 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.
~850 ftNE
Greek Revival architecture
William Curtis House, Newton
5 min walk • The William Curtis House is a historic house located at 2330 Washington Street in the Newton Lower Falls village of Newton, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Newton Lower Falls Historic District?

Nearby attractions include William Curtis House, Newton (5 min walk), St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Newton (6 min walk), Temple Beth Elohim - Wellesley, Wellesley (13 min walk), Massachusetts Bay Community College, Wellesley (22 min walk).

How to get to Newton Lower Falls Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Newton Lower Falls Historic District:

Train

Wellesley Farms (17 min walk)
Wellesley Hills (33 min walk)

Bus

Riverside Bus Station (24 min walk)
Riverside • Lines: 558 (26 min walk)

Light rail

Riverside • Lines: D (26 min walk)
Woodland • Lines: D (27 min walk)