Newton Corner, Massachusetts facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Newton Corner
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 Newton Corner, Massachusetts
Location in Greater Boston area
Newton Corner, Massachusetts
Location in Massachusetts
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| City | Newton |
| Elevation | 300 ft (90 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 617 |
Newton Corner is a cool place in Newton, a city in Massachusetts, United States. It's one of thirteen special areas called "villages" within Newton. Newton Corner is right next to Brighton (which is part of Boston) and the city of Watertown, Massachusetts.
A big highway called the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) goes right through Newton Corner. You can get on or off the highway there at Exit 127. This exit has a huge, tricky traffic circle that some people call the "Newton Supercollider."
Long ago, the Newton Corner station had streetcars and trains. Today, it's a busy place for buses. These buses take people to downtown Boston and other local spots.
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History of Newton Corner
Newton Corner started way back in the late 1600s. A small village grew where two country roads, Washington and Centre Street, met. Stores, farm stands, and a tavern opened to serve travelers. In 1834, a railway line was built through the area.
How the Turnpike Changed Newton Corner
In the 1960s, the Massachusetts Turnpike was built right through the middle of Newton Corner. It followed the old railroad line. Many people in Newton didn't want this to happen.
A big highway exit was also added. This changed Newton Corner a lot. It split the village in two. About one-third of the businesses were torn down. The way the streets were laid out also got messed up.
Even today, Newton Corner is still divided by the deep highway cut. The area is very busy with traffic and complicated roads around the exit. It's not easy for people to walk between the two halves of the village. An author named Yanni Tsipis said that Newton Corner "ceased to be a to-place." He meant it became more of a place people just drive through.
Schools in Newton Corner
Newton Corner has several schools for students of different ages.
- Underwood Elementary School (public) – 101 Vernon Street
- Bigelow Middle School (public) – 42 Vernon Street
- Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School (public) – 191 Pearl Street
- Newton Country Day School (private) – 785 Centre Street
The Chamberlayne School was a private high school for girls. It started in 1899 on Mount Ida Hill in Newton Corner. This school later became Mount Ida College.
Famous People from Newton Corner
Many interesting people have lived in Newton Corner.
- Freelan Oscar Stanley and Francis Edgar Stanley: These identical twin brothers invented the famous Stanley Steam Car.
- Robert Pinsky: He was once the official Poet Laureate of the United States. This is a special honor for a poet.
- Sidewalk Sam (Robert Guillemin): He was a folk artist known for his unique artwork.
- Taylor Twellman: A well-known soccer player.
- Steve Grossman: He served as the state treasurer for Massachusetts from 2011.
