Winslow–Haskell Mansion, Newton

Name: Winslow–Haskell Mansion
Address: Newton, United States

#50 among attractions in Newton

Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

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. Later work added Queen Anne styling, including the three-story tower, with polychrome roofing and cement-like wall surfacing. It has several ornately decorated porches. The house was purchased in 1872 by Edwin Haskell, owner of the Boston Herald. ()

Coordinates: 42°20'24"N, 71°14'46"W

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Newton (Auburndale)Newton United States

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Day trips

Winslow–Haskell Mansion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.7 miSE
Golf
Brae Burn Country Club, Newton
19 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.
1.3 miSW
Winter sport, Outdoor activities, Ski area
Weston Ski Track at Martin Golf Course, Weston
32 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.
0.4 miNE
Church
Episcopal Parish of the Messiah, Newton
12 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.
~1630 ftNW
Church
United Parish of Auburndale, Newton
8 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.
0.5 miN
42°20'49"N • 71°14'57"W
Turtle Lane Playhouse, Newton
13 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
1.2 miNE
42°20'57"N • 71°13'34"W
Artitudes, Newton
31 min walk • Museum, Shopping
~1410 ftNW
Italianate architecture
Harding House-Walker Missionary Home, Newton
7 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 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture
House at 203 Islington Road, Newton
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0.4 miNW
Greek Revival architecture
Rufus Estabrook House, Newton
12 min walk • The Rufus Estabrook House is a historic house at 33 Woodland Road in Newton, Massachusetts.
0.8 miN
Greek Revival architecture
House at 307 Lexington Street, Newton
21 min walk • The House at 307 Lexington Street in Newton, Massachusetts, is a well-preserved small-scale Greek Revival house. The 1 ³⁄₄-story wood-frame house was built c. 1860, and has a steeply pitched gable roof with paired gable dormers on the side, and a round-arch window at the top of the gable.
0.7 miNE
Church
Myrtle Baptist Church Neighborhood Historic District, Newton
19 min walk • The Myrtle Baptist Church Neighborhood Historic District encompasses a historic center of the African-American community in West Newton, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Winslow–Haskell Mansion?

Nearby attractions include Lasell Village, Newton (5 min walk), Harding House-Walker Missionary Home, Newton (7 min walk), United Parish of Auburndale, Newton (8 min walk), Brae Burn Road Historic District, Newton (10 min walk).

How to get to Winslow–Haskell Mansion by public transport?

The nearest stations to Winslow–Haskell Mansion:

Light rail

Riverside • Lines: D (10 min walk)
Woodland • Lines: D (13 min walk)

Bus

Riverside • Lines: 558 (10 min walk)
Riverside Bus Station (12 min walk)

Train

Auburndale (12 min walk)
West Newton (25 min walk)