Longwood Historic District

Longwood Historic District is a residential neighborhood in Brookline spanning 52 acres between Chapel, St. Marys, Monmouth, and Kent Streets, featuring Victorian and Gothic Revival buildings. The Longwood Towers complex at 20 Chapel Street serves as the main landmark within this cohesive residential area.

The area was transformed from farmland into a residential district during the 1850s by David Sears and Amos Adams Lawrence, driven by the arrival of the Brookline Branch Railroad. This development established the neighborhood's distinctive character with its villas and parks.

The district contains several religious buildings like Christ's Church Longwood and the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, each representing different architectural styles. These structures shape how residents and visitors experience the neighborhood today.

The neighborhood is easily walkable, with Longwood Park and surrounding streets pleasant for strolling. Sidewalks are available on both sides of the streets, and access to the area is open for visitors without restrictions.

European Beech trees planted by David Sears in the 1840s form North America's oldest grove of their kind, still visible within Longwood Park today. These trees are older than nearly any other stands of the same species on the continent.

Location: Brookline

GPS coordinates: 42.34220,-71.11110

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:40