Library, now the Newton Senior Center, is a significant contributing structure within the Historic District. The largest of Newton's branch libraries, it was designed in the classical revival style by architect E. Donald Robb of Robb and Little. The central pedimented pavillon of the brick structure has a cupola rising above the third floor. Flanking on both sides are wings with large double-hung windows. The stained glass medallions in the windows at the north and south gable ends of the original reading room were designed by Charles Jay Connick, a nationally known artist and a Newtonville resident, living at 90 Hull Street. Poet Robert Frost ,a friend of Connick's, attended the dedication of the building in 1939 and read his poem Mending Wall, the opening line of which Connick incorporated into one of the windows. Contributing properties Contributing properties in the district include: The Claflin School (1891), which is also separately listed Church of the Open Word (1893) First Church of Christ, Scientist (1940) The Masonic Building (1896), a City of Newton designated Local Landmark The Newtonville Branch Library (1938) See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Newton, Massachusetts References External links City of Newton brochure Discover Historic Newtonville National Register of Historic Places in Newton, Massachusetts Historic districts in Middlesex County, Massachusetts Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Massachusetts