West Newton Hill Historic District

West Newton Hill Historic District encompasses 36 acres of residential land with 58 houses displaying Queen Anne, Shingle, and Colonial Revival architectural styles.

The district evolved after the Boston and Worcester Railroad establishment in 1834, leading to substantial residential development between 1880 and 1900.

The neighborhood contains multiple Second Empire houses at Chestnut Street and Otis Street, along with a bronze sculpture by Anne Whitney in a community garden.

The district boundaries extend along Highland Avenue, Lenox Street, Hampshire Street, and Chestnut Street, covering approximately 35.9 acres of residential area.

The house at 12 Valentine Street incorporates timbers from an early farmhouse owned by Lawson Valentine, marking it among the oldest structures in the district.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 42.34361,-71.22111

Latest update: March 13, 2025 01:51