A Bountiful Journey Through Time: The Durant-Kenrick House

In 1734, Capt. Edward Durant II, brimming with dreams and a zest for life, constructed a home on Waverley Avenue in Newton, Massachusetts. Filled with affection and aspiration, this house was a legacy that echoed through the generations. Edward Durant III, his son, played a crucial role in the community during the spirited era of the American Revolution. John Kenrick, who acquired the property in 1790, was a prominent figure in Newton's community.

John A. Kenrick of the Kenrick Nursery, established in the 1800s, nurtured New England's largest nursery of its time. As the house passed through many hands, from Austin Holden in 1900 to the dedicated preservationist Arthur Stone Dewing, a Harvard professor, in 1923, it finally welcomed visitors in 1985, allowing them to catch a glimpse into the lives of the families who once considered this house their home. In 2011, Historic Newton/The Newton Historical Society began an extensive restoration and reinterpretation of the property, enabling us to traverse through time and witness the history continuing to resonate within its walls.

Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds continue to invite and enchant visitors.

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