Watertown

The scenic setting of Watertown provides beautiful, affordable housing and all the elements of fine living. Located just six miles northwest of Boston, Watertown is an active Community just a short ride away from the city. Founded in 1630, Watertown is true to its name, nestled along the bank of the rolling Charles River, which was named by famous adventurer John Smith.

Watertown was the first inland settlement in Massachusetts, one of the very first in the entire Massachusetts Bay area, and at founding encompassed the present-day communities of Weston, Waltham and large portions of Lincoln, Belmont, and Cambridge. Its sheer size made Watertown one of the largest American settlements of its time. Led by Sir Richard Saltonstall, Watertown was founded by a group of Englishmen who made sure the town quickly grew to be an important center for trade, commerce, and industry.

Over the years, Watertown has played an important role in Massachusetts state history. Watertown even became the temporary seat of government during the Revolutionary War for a period of time. It was within Watertown's boundaries that Paul Revere, who during his life lived in Watertown, printed the first paper money for the Province of Massachusetts. At the Old Bemis Mills, a historic site in Watertown, canvas sails were woven for use on the notable U.S.S. Constitution. Manufacturing industries included Stanley Steamers, along with Crawford Stoves. The historic Watertown Arsenal is now the site of the Arsenal Mall as well as Arsenal Center for the Arts, a Community arts center that allows all residents of Watertown to get a taste of culture.

Watertown is within twenty minutes of all major highways in the eastern part of Massachusetts, including the Massachusetts Turnpike, Routes 128, 95, 93, 2, 16 and 20. Watertown is also serviced by numerous rail lines and commuter bus lines, and has easy access to Logan International Airport in Boston. But there's little need to go to Boston when Watertown offers so much. In fact, you'll find the largest collection of Armenian artifacts in North America located right in Watertown Square, home to the Armenian Library and Museum of America. The interesting exhibits here provide a unique learning and cultural experience.

Near the lovely Charles River, you'll find the large Casey Playground, fun for kids of all ages. To the east is the famed Mount Auburn Cemetery, a large portion of which is inside Watertown, though some of the property extends into Cambridge. This historic graveyard was founded in 1831 and is the final resting place for thousands. These beautifully maintain grounds are historic, and a day's stroll here will give you a chance to see a lingering piece of America's past. Helen Keller once lived in Watertown, as the Perkins School for the Blind is also located here.

Watertown's close proximity and easy-to-use commuter lines make this a highly desirable town to live in, and a good mixture of everyday folk call Watertown home. The 2000 U.S. Census shows that the median income for a household in Watertown was just under sixty thousand a year; sixty-seven thousand was the median income for a Watertown family. Eleven wall-kept parks fill Watertown, so you'll always have access to a bit of nature. Skating rinks, recreational and sporting clubs, and fine shopping make Watertown an exciting place to live. Enjoy the Watertown public library on Main Street, or learn more about this historic American town at the Watertown Historical Society. Community pools and beautiful art give you the best of fun and culture, and it's all right in Watertown.

Watertown is packed with nearly seventy restaurants boasting tastes from around the globe, as well as cuisine that's a little closer to home. Some of these taste-full delights include meals at the Celebrity Pizza & Dairy Bar, the Aegean Restaurant, Know Fat, Mimi's Roast Beef and Seafood, exotic tastes at New Ginza Japanese Restaurant, homestyle plates at the Old Country Buffet, and bold flavors at Wild Willie's. Watertown, with a population of almost thirty-three thousand at the 2000 census, is no small town. It's jam-packed with shopping, recreation, parks, Community buildings, and friendly residents just as down-to-earth as you are.

Close enough to Boston to make even commuting easy, Watertown is filled with friendly neighbors with a population density of 8,125 people per square mile. Want big city excitement and activity, without the big city headaches? Then take a closer look at the lovely hamlet of Watertown, and welcome home.