Jackson Homestead
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The Jackson Homestead, located in Newton, Massachusetts, is a historic building that now houses a museum and the offices of Historic Newton, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the city's history. The homestead itself was built in 1809. Newton, situated west of Boston along the Charles River, was settled in 1630 and developed early industries at the river's falls. Suburban growth in Newton was spurred by the arrival of railroads in the mid-19th century, and today, the city's economy is largely driven by services and trade.1
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