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r. Original owner (if known) John Mulliken Original use Subsequent uses (if any) and dates. 8. Themes (check as many as applicable) Aboriginal Conservation Recreation Agricultural Education Religion Architectural x Exploration/ Science/ r The Arts settlement invention Commerce industry Social/ Communication Military x Humanitarian Community development X Political . Transportation 9. Historical Significance (include explanation of themes checked above) (Jathan�el - John Mulliken, sou of Nat__==_=_'_ Mulliken (the elder) & Lydia Stone Mulliken built this costly' house, & was criticized by neighbors for his extravagance. The doorstep is an unfinished block of granite in its original shape, no hammer or dintel having been used on "it". Mulliken brought i+'from Holliston, using 12 yoke of oxen to draw it. The house is built on the foundation of the Raymond Tavern, a not too successful Tavern which was run by crippled John Raymond . Raymond was killed by the British while trying to defend the Munroe Tavern after Mrs. Munroe & the children had fled to the woods to hide? April 1775,0►Lydia Mulliken bought the Raymond Tavern in 1776. John Mulliken used some of the original timbers in building his new house. His family lived in his cabinet shop, now the barn at the back of the property while his new house was being built. (At that time the shop/barn was directly on the street.) 10. Bibliography and/or references (such as local histories, deeds, assessor's records, early maps, etc.) Copy of letter from E. A. Mulliken to Mr. Neal new owner of house 1895. in possession of Jos. Stravenhagen present owner. Copy 3n file relating to Lex. Bicentennial Photographic Exhibit, 1975 - Lex. Library & Lex. Hist. Society archives. Hudson - History other darlavan Papers.