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= Smoke billows from an engine setting in front of the Santa Fe Depot, circa 1890. title= Today, the Warkentin House is a museum and is open for tours title= This photo of the first Newton depot, taken circa 1875, shows two wood frame buildings title= The Arcade Hotel is pictured circa 1905 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=