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  2. There are several notable historic sites in Framingham, according to the Framingham Historical Society. This local society asserts: While there are many historic spaces in Framingham, the Centre Common is the focal point for the town's past.

  3. Framingham, Massachusetts, has 20 locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted May 10, 2024.

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    Name On The Register [3]
    Image
    Date Listed [4]
    1
    Concord Square Historic District
    March 10, 1983 ( #83000794)
    2
    Moses Ellis House
    November 29, 1983 ( #83004022)
    3
    First Baptist Church
    April 9, 1980 ( #80000642)
    4
    Framingham Centre Common Historic ...
    October 25, 1990 ( #90001564)
    • Framingham Centre Common. At this green space north and south of Route 9, you can take in a picture-perfect New England village green. Framingham Centre is the site of the town’s first meeting house, erected by Thomas Danforth (1623-1699) at the very center of his land.
    • Garden in the Woods. There’s something unforgettable awaiting you in the north of Framingham, mid-April to mid-October. Couched in mature oak woodland is a 45-acre botanical garden, a mesmerizing showcase for plants native to New England.
    • Cochituate State Park. In the northeast of Framingham, Lake Cochituate is in fact a chain of ponds that were first dammed in the mid-19th century to serve as a water supply for Boston.
    • Danforth Art Museum. In a Colonial Revival former school building dating back to 1915, the Danforth Art Museum is part of Framingham State University, with a prominent spot on the Common.
  4. The Framingham Centre Common Historic District encompasses the historic early center of Framingham, Massachusetts. It is centered on the old town common, which is west of Edgell Road, a short way north of the busy commercial corridor of Massachusetts Route 9.

  5. May 26, 2024 · Framingham, Massachusetts boasts a rich history with a variety of historical places that are worth exploring. From the iconic Framingham Village Hall, which represents the town’s early government and community life, to the stunning Edgell Memorial Library which showcases the architectural elegance of the past, the town offers glimpses into ...

  6. Apr 11, 2023 · The Sarah Clayes house is nestled away in a quiet, picturesque, and scenic neighborhood in Framingham on Salem End Road. Many historic homes line the streets complimented by thick foliage and...

  7. Our campus of three historic buildings anchors Framinghams Centre Common. The exhibitions, programs, and collecting that take place here are central to the culture of our city.