Downtown Newton
Downtown Newton

 

HISTORIC NEWTON

Downtown Driving Tour

Welcome to the Historic Newton Driving Tours! Each of the three routes explores a unique aspect of Newton’s history, from architecture to Mennonite heritage to the railroad and its connection to the Mexican-American heritage and the Chisholm Trail.

 

Here, you’ll find expanded histories on the featured sites as well as photos and information about the Newton community today. Enjoy the drive!

Select Your Route

route one

Mexican/Railroad/Chisholm Trail Properties

 

route one

Mennonite Heritage/Bethel College Properties

 

route one

Architectural Properties

 

 

These photos taken in 1900 show the Bethel Administration Building title= This view of the roundhouse was taken in the mid-1930s and is looking northeast, toward Main Street from the top of the third coal shoot. title= This photo shows the Bethel Administration Building in 1917 title= This photo shows the Santa Fe Engine 1880 being moved onto East Broadway and into the display area at Military Park. A temporary track extension was built to move the engine into the park. title= Photos of the roundhouse in Nickerson as it was being dismantled title= This undated photo shows one of the parish monsignors. title=