Laserfiche WebLink
Breadcrumb Navigation:
7. Original owner (if known) ? Capt. Phelps <br /> Original use <br /> Subsequent uses (if any) and dates <br /> 8. Themes (check as many as applicable) <br /> 1 <br /> Aboriginal Conservation Recreation <br /> Agricultural Education Religion <br /> Architectural Exploration/ Science/ <br /> The Arts settlement invention <br /> Commerce Industry Social/ <br /> Communication Military humanitarian <br /> Community development Political Transportation <br /> 9. Historical significance (include explanation of themes checked above) <br /> (If this is Capt. Phelps' house, then is location of first library in town; 200 volumnes <br /> in Farmers' Club Library were placed in an upstairs room. In 1862, Farmers' Club was <br /> authorized to take charge of books belonging to town. Ed Worthen,. p. 70) Capt. Phelps ' <br /> house was also first location of Lexington Savings Bank, opened 1871 (E. W. p. 73) <br /> roof framing system - windows 6 x 6 on 2nd floor- <br /> first floor windows altered. <br /> Ed Worthen p. 114 - 1916-Theatre block #1792-1804 Mass. Ave. built. Capt. Phelps ' <br /> house moved back. <br /> 10. Bibliography and/or references (such as local histories, deeds, assessor's records, <br /> early maps, etc.) <br /> Worthen - Calendar History <br />