What is the Newtonville Local Historic District?

Newtonville is recognized as an architecturally important and intact historic neighborhood displaying examples of many late 19th and early-20th century residential architectural styles. In 2002 the Newton Board of Aldermen (now City Council) approved the formation of the Newtonville Local Historic District. By formally recognizing the area, the City clearly acknowledged the historical significance and architectural integrity of the area contained within the boundaries of the district. The Newtonville Local Historic District has an intact historic fabric with a variety of styles representative of its primary period of growth and development as a streetcar suburb of Boston. The study formed the basis of the historic designation describes the cohesive nature of the neighborhood that results from the overall massing, scale, lot size, setbacks and craftsmanship of its structures. Click to read more about Newtonville in Newton’s 19th Century Architecture: Newtonville, 1980

The Newtonville Local Historic District consists almost entirely of residential structures, most dating from the late-19th and early-20th centuries. The dwellings are characteristically large detached houses, which were originally built as single-family homes on moderate-sized lots. Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, and other revival styles from the late 19th and early 20th centuries are predominant in this historic neighborhood. 

Application

Current (2026): Submission Dates, Agendas, Minutes, Meeting Recordings & Materials

Commission Members

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Newtonville Historic Resources:

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Archived Meeting Materials

Note: If you would like earlier materials that aren't in the below archived list, please send an email to historicpreservation@newtonma.gov.