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Norumbega Park's History of Fun

Join Historic Newton and the Waltham Historical Society to learn about popular American entertainment by following Norumbega Park from its start as a “trolley park” at the end of the Commonwealth Avenue streetcar line through its heyday as an escape for young people to explore independence and love at the Totem Pole Ballroom. Images from "Norumbega Park and the Totem Pole Ballroom" illustrate this romp through 66 years of fun. Register here for this free program.


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