Nathaniel Topliff Allen Homestead (Newton, Massachusetts)

USA / Massachusetts / Newton / Newton, Massachusetts / Webster Street, 35
 homestead, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, Greek Revival (architecture), 1840s construction
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The Nathaniel Topliff Allen Homestead is a historic house at 35 Webster Street in the village of West Newton, in Newton, Massachusetts. The Greek Revival house is notable as the home of educator Nathaniel Topliff Allen, an innovative educator of the mid-19th century who operated an experimental school on the premises. Allen's pioneering work was influential in the development of new teaching methods taught at the state normal school (established in Newton, now Framingham State University). The house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, at 25 Webster Street.
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Coordinates:   42°21'2"N   71°13'41"W
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