Newton Street Railway Carbarn
United States historic place
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The Newton Street Railway Carbarn is an historic building located at 1121 Washington Street in the village of West Newton in Newton, Massachusetts. Built in 1890 by the Newton Street Railway Company, it is a rare surviving example of a wood-frame trolley car garage facility, a facility once common in areas served by electrified trolleys. The building has a long two-story central section with extended single-story wings. It has been extensively remodeled and modernized and is now a commercial building with a restaurant, grocery store, and offices.[2]
Location1121 Washington St., Newton, Massachusetts
Coordinates42°20′58″N 71°13′13″W
Built1890
MPSNewton MRA
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| Location | 1121 Washington St., Newton, Massachusetts |
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| Coordinates | 42°20′58″N 71°13′13″W |
| Built | 1890 |
| MPS | Newton MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 86001855 [1] |
| Added to NRHP | September 04, 1986 |
On September 4, 1986, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.[1]