Piety Corner Historic District

Piety Corner Historic District is a residential area in Waltham at the intersection of Totten Pond Road with Lexington and Bacon Street, containing homes from the 1800s and early 1900s. The neighborhood runs south from Totten Pond Road along Bacon Street to Greenwood Lane and continues east along Lexington Street to Beaver Street.

The area was known as Hosier's Corner in the late 1600s and took its current name because several ministers made their homes here. This connection to religious leaders shaped how the neighborhood developed over time.

The neighborhood grew around religious institutions established in the mid-1800s that shaped its character. You can feel this spiritual focus reflected in how the buildings are arranged and in the homes that surround the center.

The district is best explored on foot, as the streets create a compact walking route through the neighborhood. Start at Totten Pond Road and work your way south and east to see the full extent of the historic homes.

An octagonal house built in 1875 at 361 Bacon Street stands out as an unusual architectural form among the typical rectangular homes of the area. This distinctive design makes it the most eye-catching individual building in the district.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 42.38889,-71.23861

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:21