2006-06-00 Lexington Heritage Landscape Report

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Lexington has numerous historical markers and memorials associated with events along the Battle Road. Some of these are the tercentennial markers that date back to 1930 and have a distinctive historic character of their own or contain information that may not be well-known today. Other sites along the Battle Road that were identified as heritage landscapes are included in the chart in the appendix with an annotation that they are along the Battle Road. Recommendations The organizers of the Scenic Byway proposal will need to continue to involve all relevant groups within town government(Planning Board, Historical Commission, Historic Districts Commission, Tourism Committee and Department of Public Works) as well as other organizations such as the National Park Service,MassHighway, Lexington Historical Society, tourism advocates, property owners and local legislators. ■ Review existing Mass Historical Commission inventory forms for pre-1775 properties along the Battle Road and update as needed. Prepare new MHC inventory forms for undocumented historic resources along the Battle Road, including monuments and memorials. Prepare a thematic MHC area form that encompasses the entire length of the Battle Road in Lexington. ■ Make a listing of all remaining witness houses. Document any undocumented houses. ■ Conduct a design charette or feasibility study,possibly in conjunction with Arlington, Lincoln and Concord, to build consensus about methodology, goals and priorities for the Scenic Byway designation. ■ Consider a Battle Road Overlay District that would address broad issues of scenic and historic character along the entire length of the Battle Road. Massachusetts Heritage Landscape Inventory Program 5 Lexington Reconnaissance Report