Simpson House
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About Simpson House
Simpson House, at 57 Hunnewell Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 4, 1986. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Queen Anne, as it does for 559 other Massachusetts listings. It was listed as part of Newton MRA.
What it isHistoric house in Massachusetts, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 4 MB · National Archives↗1890 to today
- 1890Built
- 1986Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 40 years
Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 15 minutes
57 Hunnewell Ave., Newton · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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Queen Anne style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Queen Anne.
Memories of Simpson House
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Questions about Simpson House
Is Simpson House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 4, 1986 (Register number 86001880).
Is Simpson House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Reginald A. Fessenden House, 1.1 miles away.
Can you visit Simpson House?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Simpson House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 4 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63791198 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.