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7. Original owner (if known) Town <br /> Original use Schoolhouse 3rd built at this location <br /> Subsequent uses (if any) and dates 1851 sold to Isaac Damon (1620 Mass. Avenue) <br /> 8. Themes (check as many as applicable) <br /> Aboriginal Conservation Recreation <br /> Agricultural Education x Religion x <br /> Architectural x Exploration/ Science/ <br /> The Arts settlement invention <br /> Commerce Industry x Social/ <br /> Communication Military humanitarian <br /> Community development x political Transportation <br /> 9. Historical significance (include explanation of themes checked above) <br /> Isaac Damon (Damon-Thierge house, A-8, 1620 Mass. Ave) <br /> Used as paint shop after 1851 <br /> "Later' coverted 2nd floor to dwelling. <br /> 1883-1884. Episcopal services held on 1st floor. <br /> (Episcopalians first held services at 'Fair Oaks' , Dr. <br /> Lawrence's house at <br /> Incorporate as a society 1885 <br /> 1886 built own church on Meriam St. above Oakr'land 5i . <br /> Now - Greek Orthodox <br /> Descrip. cont: Moderate roof overhang & return. <br /> 10. Bibliography and/or references (such as local histories, deeds, assessor's records, <br /> early maps, etc.) <br /> Ed Worthen . Calendar History - p. 85 re Episcopal services <br /> See correspondence (S.L. Whipple to John Davies, Chairman of the Lexington Historic <br /> Districts Commission) , files of the Lexington Historical Society. <br /> S. Lawrence Whipple, 1984 <br />