Want to know more about the village of Newtonville in Newton MA? Check out this video by Local Guide and Real Estate Professional Mike Panza. For more information on the area contact Mike @ 617-921-6473 or at mike@mikepanza.com To learn more about Newtonville, MA to to: https://www.panzarealestate.com/communities/newton-real-estate Heartbreak Hill; The Historic Newton Hill When people think of the Boston Marathon, a few notable landmarks come to mind, such as the noisy students from Wellesley College, the Citgo sign, and of course, Heartbreak Hill. If you've ever run in the Boston marathon or even spectated it, then you're familiar with heartbreak hill, which begins at the City Hall of Newton. And just like the name explains, this ascent can give even the most skilled runners a hard time. Where Is HeartBreak Hill Located? This stretch is located in Newtonville, a residential neighborhood divided into parts by the MBTA Commuter Rail and Massachuttes Turnpike. At the center of this village, there's the Washington Park Historic District, the Newtonville Historic District, and many other residential structures with unique architectural features. How Did Heartbreak Hill Get This Name At the base of Heartbreak Hill, you can't miss the John Kelley Statue. Kelley was a marathoner who ran 61 Boston marathons and retired at 84 years in 1992. In 1993, Marathon officials decided to honor him with a statute titled Young at Heart. It was at Heartbreak Hill that Kelley outdid Ellison "Tarzan" Brown and gave him a consoling pat on the back as he passed him. That gesture restored Brown's competitive drive, who summoned all his strength, passed Kelley, and won the race. This happened in 1936, and it broke Kelley's heart. This is where the name Heartbreak Hill originated from. Newton City Hall Next to the John Kelley Statue, you can see the Newton City Hall and War Memorial. It was built in 1932 to serve as both a city hall and as a memorial to soldiers who fought and died in the First World war. The structure has a colonial revival style and was designed by architects Allen and Collens. Newton Demographic Data Newton is a small town made up of 1.34 sq. miles land area and 0.01 sq. miles water with a population density of 6,523 per square mile. The population stands at 8,742, with 52.8% males and 47.2% females; the median age for males is 40, while that of females is 43. In total, the town has about 3774 housing units, where 39.5% are owner-occupied, 56.1% are renter occupied, and 4.4% are vacant units. Also, the majority of the households are family households at 62%, and the other 38% are non-family households. Other Features Surrounding the Johnny Kelley Statue On the opposite side of the statue and Walnut Street, you can see Bullough's Pond and a few benches. Residents come here to fish and Kayak or simply relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. You can also stop by the Newtonville Historic District, bounded by Massachusetts Route 16 on the north and Commonwealth on the south. The historic district comprises Newtonville's residential areas and the Southern business district. Newtonville Transportation The MBTA commuter rail and Massachusetts Turnpike divide Newtonville from east to west, serving the whole village. The MBTA bus operates routes 59, 553, 554, and 556, with route 59 passing through walnut Street at the heart of Newtonville.

• published: 02 Nov 2022
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