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Two outdoor history signs in Newton Lower Falls explore the rich history of this village. The first sign is located at the corner of Grove and Hagar. The second is behind the Hamilton Community Center, near the perennial garden and little free libraries.
Click on each sign to see a larger view.
Thank you to Cyrisse Jaffee and Tori Zissman for contributing research and writing and to the Newton Lower Falls Improvement Association for its support.
To learn more about the history of Newton Lower Falls:
- Visit this page on Historic Newton's website
- Visit this page on Newton Lower Falls Improvement Association's website
- This walking tour map of Lower Falls was revised and updated by Newton Planning and Development Department in conjunction with the Newton Historical Commission and Newton Upper Falls Historic District Commission. July 2002.
- View images related to Newton Lower Falls at this link to Historic Newton's online collections database.
- Here is an article on the Baury House—the yellow three-story house at the corner of Washington and Concord Streets.
