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This is a list of properties and historic districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, other than those within the city of Quincy and the towns of Brookline and Milton. Norfolk County contains more than 300 listings, of which the more than 100 not in the above three communities are listed below.
Universities and colleges in Norfolk County, Massachusetts (6 C, 10 P) Pages in category "Tourist attractions in Norfolk County, Massachusetts" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total.
The village of Newtonville is located in central Newton, bounded on the north by Massachusetts Route 16 and on the south by Commonwealth Avenue (Massachusetts Route 30).Its central business district is centered on the junction of Walnut and Washington Streets, with the Massachusetts Turnpike and the MBTA commuter railroad tracks running east-west and roughly bisecting it.
It is operated by Historic Newton, [3] whose mission is to "inspire discovery and engagement by illuminating our community's stories within the context of American history". [4] The Jackson Homestead and Museum displays rotating and permanent exhibits about the history of Newton, Massachusetts, and the Underground Railroad. [ 5 ]
The Allen Homestead, located at the northeast corner of Webster and Cherry Streets in West Newton village, consists of three connected wood-frame structures: Allen's 2 + 1 ⁄ 2-story Greek Revival house with a temple front facing Webster Street, built about 1848–1852 (probably by Milo Lucas, a local builder); a two-story flat-roofed structure, built in the late 19th century as a dormitory ...
After most of Newton was lost, the remnant, which was a narrow strip, was attached to Corton in 1515. [8] [9] Other remnants, an area called Newton Green and stone supported cross known as Newton Cross, were lost to erosion by 1891. [8] RAF Hopton, a Chain Home Low station, was located on that remnant. [10]
The following properties in Newton, Massachusetts are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. They are a subset of all properties in Middlesex County. There are over 180 places listed in Newton. This list is sortable by village. The 13 villages are: Auburndale; Chestnut Hill; Newton Centre; Newton Corner; Newton Highlands; Newton ...
Norfolk County (/ ˈ n ɔːr f ə k / NOR-fək) is located in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.At the 2020 census, the population was 725,981. [1] Its county seat is Dedham. [2] The county was named after the English county of the same name. [3]