Auburndale

Auburndale is one of the thirteen villages within the city of Newton in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It lies at the western end of Newton near the intersection of interstate highways 90 and 95. It is divided into two parts by the Massachusetts Turnpike, which connects it to neighboring villages of Newton and downtown Boston. The village is the home of Williams and Burr elementary schools, as well as Lasell College. A number of public transportation options connect the village to neighboring communities. The MBTA Commuter Rail's Framingham/Worcester Line serves the village at Auburndal station. Nineteen places in the village are on the National Register of Historic Places, including a local historic district and two National Register Districts. The oldest house in the area stands at 473 Auburn Street and was built in 1730 by William Robinson. The area now contains over 80 acres of conservation land and access to the Charles River. The nationally famous big band venue Totem Pole Ballroom was associated with Norumbega Park and closed in 1964. The park included rides, a zoo, and boating. It was once billed as AuburNDale-on-the-Charles, but that name was dropped by the city in the 1960s. It now contains a conservation area with access to Charles River and conservation land. It also contains a golf club and a canoe and Kayak Company. The town is home to the Plummer Memorial Library, which is no longer affiliated with the Newton Free Library.

History

The oldest house in Auburndale stands at 473 Auburn Street and was built in 1730 by William Robinson. The area now contains over 80 acres of conservation land as well as access to the Charles River. The first major settler in the area was William Robinson who built a house in 1678 on what is now Freeman Street. The nationally famous big band venue Totem Pole Ballroom was associated with Norumbega Park and closed in 1964. The park included rides, a zoo, and boating. It was once billed as AuburNDale-on-the-Charles, but that name was dropped in the 1960s. It is now a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Melbourne, and Melbourne City, Victoria and Melbourne County, Victoria. It has a population of around 3,000. The town was once known as "Auburndal-on the Charles" and was the home of Norum bega Park, which closed in 1963. It now contains a number of parks and conservation land, including a park with rides and a zoo. It also contains a large stretch of land that is open to the public for use as a conservation area. The city's first post office opened in 1729 and was called "Aubernadale" It is located on the banks of the Charles river and was known as the "Charles River Crossing" until it was renamed in the 1950s. The current name of the town is "Aurendale" and it was once called "Charles-On-The-Charles".

Transportation

Auburndale is divided into two parts by the Massachusetts Turnpike. The village is located adjacent to the intersection of interstate highways 90 and 95. The MBTA Green Line's D Branch light rail line serves the village at Woodland and Riverside stations, the latter being the line's terminus. Both stations have bus connections; Woodland station is served by MWRTA bus routes 1 and 8, while Riverside connects to MBTA bus route 558. MBTA Commuter Rail's Framingham/Worcester Line serves the Village at Auburndale station, next to the Massachusettsturnpike, and offers express service to downtown Boston, both stop at the station. A number of public transportation options connect the village to neighboring communities, including bus routes 505 and 558, as well as the Massachusetts turnpike and the Massachusetts state highway system. The town is also served by a number of private businesses, such as a private school and a private day care center. It is located on the Massachusetts-Massachusetts border, near the towns of Newton and Cambridge. It has a population of about 2,000 people, with most of its residents living in or near the village of Auburrdale and the neighboring villages of Newton, Cambridge, and Framingham. It also has a small percentage of residents who live in the neighboring towns of Chelmsford, Cambridge and Duxbury, and the town of Northampton, Massachusetts. It was once known as the "Town of the Crossroads" because of its proximity to the state highway systems.

National Register historic sites

Nineteen places in Auburndale are on the National Register of Historic Places, as follows. 19 places are listed on the U.S. National Register for Historic Places. A total of 19 sites are listed in the city. The city has a population of 1,816. The town is located in the central part of the city, near the center of the town. It is located on the Ohio Turnpike, which runs through the town's center. It has an estimated population of 2,715. The community is located near the Ohio River, which flows through the city's center, and the Ohio State Highway System, which passes through the community. The area's population is 1,716. It also has a high percentage of African-American residents, at 1.7%. The town has a low percentage of whites, at 0.8%. The city is home to a number of historic sites, including the town hall, the library, and a historic home. The village also has several historic structures, such as a church, a school, a library, a cemetery, and an art gallery, among other sites. The state's tallest building is the Town Hall, with a height of 603 feet (183 meters) The town's highest point is the town center, with an elevation of 605 feet (164 meters), which is located at 615 feet (165 miles) The city's lowest point is at 605 feet (164 meters), with a elevation of 705 metres (164 feet).

Local Historic District

Established in 2005, the Auburndale Historic District includes approximately 275 properties and encompasses two National Register Districts. The district is located in the central part of the city. It is home to the city's African-American community, which is represented by a group of African-Americans known as the "Auburndalers" The district was established in 2005 and includes two National Register Districts, one of which is in the downtown area. It was established to commemorate the town's first black mayor, who was elected to office in 1881. It also includes the city’s first black city council member, who served from 1881 to 1883. It includes a number of historic buildings, including the town hall, the library, the theater, and the state capitol, which were built in the early 20th century. In addition, the district includes two National Register Districts, which are listed on the National  Register of Historic Builders and the State Register of Landmarks for the first time in the city of Auburn, Washington, Massachusetts, and Dorothy Powell, Wisconsin, in the late 20th century. It includes a number of architectural designations, including the Town Hall, the Town Hall and the Congressional Residence and several other historic buildings. It has been designated a National Reservation District.

Places of worship

Corpus Christi and St. Bernard's Parish, 41 Ash Street.Episcopal Parish of the Messiah, 1900 Commonwealth Avenue.Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington Street. United Parish of Auburndale, 64 Hancock Street. Church of Christ the Redeemer, 4th Street and 4th Avenue. United Church of the Nazarene, 2nd Avenue and 3rd Street and 2nd Street and 1st Avenue and 1/2 Avenue and 2/3 Avenue and 4/4 Avenue. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1st Street and 3/4 Ave. and 1nd Ave and 1-2/4/4, 1/3 Ave and 5/5/5, 2/6/6, 3/7/7, 3rd Ave and 3nd Ave. The church is located in the heart of the city's African-American community. It is located on the corner of Ash and Commonwealth Avenues. It was built in the 19th century and is known as a center of African American culture. It has been a center for African-Americans for more than 100 years. It also houses a number of non-denominational, non-sectarian churches, including the Catholic Church, the Episcopal Church and the Church of St. John the Evangelist, and the United Methodist Church.

Points of interest

Auburndale Cove Park & Playground, West Pine Street. Norumbega Park Conservation Area. Turtle Lane Playhouse, 283 Melrose Street. Charles River Canoe and Kayak Company. Woodland Golf Club. Charles river canoe and kayak company, West River. West river canoes and kayaks, West river kayaks. West River canoe and canoe company, East River canoes. Wood river canoe and kayaking company, South River Canoes and Kayaks. Wood River kayak and canoe club, East river kayak, West rivers kayak. Woods river canoe & kayak Company, Westriver Canoe & Kayak Club, WestRiver Canoe/Kayak Club. Woods River canoe/kayak club, West Rivers kayak area, West Riverside. Wood rivers canoe/ kayak park, West Ridge Park, Westridge Park. Wood Rivers canoe/ Kayak Area, West ridge park, East ridge park. Woodlands golf club, South Ridge Park. West Ridge Playhouse. West ridge playhouse, Westpine Park, East Ridge Park, West Ridge Road, West Range Road. Woodridge Park Conservation area. Wood Ridge Park and Playground. Wood ridge Park, Southridge Park, North Ridge Road. Woods Ridge Playground & Conservation Area, Northridge Road, South Range Road, North ridge Road. North Ridge Park Playhouse & Conservation area, South ridge Road, Woodridge Road. South Ridge Road Playground and Conservation Area, North Ridge Drive, Southgate Road. Westridge Drive, Northgate Drive. Northridge Drive.