Windsor Road Historic District
Why it's listed
Windsor Road Historic District is a residential neighborhood of 48 houses on Windsor, Kent and Hereford Roads in Waban, a village of Newton, Massachusetts. Its origins lie in 1875, when nurseryman William C. Strong bought a 93-acre farm, opened a nursery and promoted the Circuit Railroad, which helped establish Waban. Strong laid out Windsor Road in a curve up Moffat Hill and planted trees and flowers along it for prospective buyers. About fifteen houses were built there by 1907, and about twenty more followed by 1950. The houses show Queen Anne, Shingle, Colonial Revival, Craftsman and Tudor Revival styles, several designed by H. Langford Warren, who had worked in H. H. Richardson's office. Large lots, varied terrain and views over the Brae Burn Country Club add to the setting. The district was listed for its link to Waban's founding and Newton's suburban growth, and for its architectural quality.
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| Period of significance | 1880s-1940s |
|---|---|
| Styles | Queen Anne, Shingle, Colonial Revival, Craftsman and Tudor Revival |
| Areas of significance | Community Planning and Development, Architecture |
| Acreage | 26 |
| Boundary source | NPS cultural-resource GIS polygon |
| Full listing page | Windsor Road Historic District (property record) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.