Newton Lower Falls facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| City | Newton |
| Elevation | 90 m (300 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
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| Area code(s) | 617 |
Newton Lower Falls is a cool village located in the city of Newton, Massachusetts, in the United States. It's one of thirteen villages that make up the city of Newton. This area is special because the Charles River flows through it.
The main shopping area of Newton Lower Falls actually crosses the Charles River into a nearby town called Wellesley. In Wellesley, this area is known as Wellesley Lower Falls. Most of the shops and businesses are found here.
The Charles River drops about 18 feet in a very short distance at Lower Falls. This is why the area got its name! There are also three small dams with special "fish ladders" that help fish swim upstream past the falls. The main roads that go through the village are Grove Street, Washington Street (which is also Route 16), and Concord Street.
Today, Newton Lower Falls is a quiet neighborhood. It's centered around a park at the old Hamilton elementary school, which is now the Lower Falls Community Center. The village is bordered by the Charles River and the Leo J. Martin public golf course. The historic part of the village, including St. Mary's Episcopal Church and the homes on Grove Street, is listed as a historic district. This means it's an important place with a lot of history!
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Cool People from Newton Lower Falls
Newton Lower Falls has been home to some interesting and important people!
- Thomas Wilmer Dewing (1851–1938) was a very famous painter. His artwork is still admired today.
- Sarah Fuller was an educator and author. She is well-known for teaching Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind, how to speak.
- Walter Montgomery Jackson (1863–1923) was the person who started the encyclopedia publishing company called Grolier.
- Kay Khan is a state representative for Massachusetts. She helps make laws for the state.
- Anne Sexton was a well-known poet. She won a Pulitzer Prize for her poetry.
- Michael Rosbash is a Nobel Prize winner! He won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on our body's internal clock.
- Francis Blake was an inventor who worked with Alexander Graham Bell. Bell is famous for inventing the telephone!
Places to Visit and See
Newton Lower Falls has some interesting spots, especially if you like history or playing sports!
Historic Landmarks to Explore
There are several places in Newton Lower Falls that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites!
- William Curtis House (Newton, Massachusetts) is an old house located at 2330 Washington Street. It's a great example of historic architecture.
- Newton-Wellesley Hospital at 2014 Washington Street. Even the hospital's campus is considered a historic district!
- The Newton Lower Falls Historic District itself, which includes St. Mary's Episcopal Church and nearby homes, is a special area that shows what the village looked like in the past.
Fun Places to Play
- Hamilton Playground (also known as the Lower Falls Community Center) is located at 545 Grove Street. This is a great place to be active! It has:
- Two tennis courts
- A baseball field
- Basketball courts
- A soccer field
- A softball field
