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| The Magic of Norumbega |
The temperature almost hit 90 today in Newton, but we kept cool in the library with a special visit from local author Leena Kutner. Ms. Kutner captivated her listeners with stories about historic Newton and the long lost park of Noruembega. Currently this park is a dog park, but decades ago, it was a popular destination spot.
Peppering her talk with historic photographs, and wondrous stories of this park that no longer exists. At the turn of the last century, Norumbega Park was THE park in all of New England. Rides, boating on the Charles River, a zoo, and the famous Totem Pole Ballroom. Third graders were spellbound by stories of Newton's past, and laws, and many wish Norumbega still existed today. Thank you, Ms. Kutner for your stories!
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| Norumbega Park, opened in 1897 and closed in 1963 |
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| Spellbound Third Graders |
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