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BUILDING FORM (9 Revere Street) <br /> ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION <br /> Describe architectural features. Evaluate the characteristics of the building in terms of other buildings within the <br /> community. <br /> Constructed in 1873, 9 Revere Street is a 2 1/2-story gablefront dwelling which displays limited Italianate features including <br /> chamfered porch posts and full-length first floor windows. The 3 x 2-bay house is set on a stone foundation and is sheathed <br /> in vinyl siding. The overhanging eaves of the asphalt-shingled roof end in returns. A single-story porch spans the three-bay <br /> wide facade, supported by chamfered square posts. A distinctive angled geometric railing spans between the posts. The <br /> sidehall entrance contains two upper vertical glass panes set above a horizontal panel. The adjacent facade openings consist <br /> of full-length 2/2 windows with multi-light storm sash. The second story facade openings consist of 2/2 sash fitted with metal <br /> storm windows and flanked by shutters. A smaller 2/2 window lights the attic. <br /> A single-story projection is located on the east side of the house. A brick exterior chimney rises along the west elevation. <br /> Extending behind is a single-story wing. A gravel driveway is located to the west of the house and leads to a detached two- <br /> story, clapboarded barn which is set at right angles to the house and largely hidden by vegetation. Assessors' records suggest- <br /> that <br /> uggestthat the barn was constructed about 1885. <br /> HISTORICAL NARRATIVE <br /> Dgtscribe the history of the building. Explain its associations with local(or state) history. Include uses of the building and <br /> tha role(s) the owners/occupants played within the community. <br /> A Jbrief mention in the Lexington Minute-man on August 9, 1873 reported that Sidney Butters had just purchased a 20,000 <br /> square foot lot of land on Cross Street from Mr. Parker, adjoining Benjamin Gleason's lot (see MHC#754). The article notes <br /> that the price for the land was about three cents per foot and that Mr. Butters was to immediately bui d Fon spot. S. <br /> Butters is shown as the owner of the house on the 1875 map. Directories indicate that Sidney Butters (1817-1897)worked as <br /> a gate tender. The detached barn was constructed about 1885 accordng to the town valuation lists. After Sidney's death in <br /> 1897, the house was occupied by his son, Fred Butters who worked at the starch factory. <br /> By 1902 the house was occupied by Edward H. Bowman. By 1924 directories indicate that Mary Bowman was in residence. <br /> Alfred and Elva Tutin azquired the property in 1936 and family members still own it today. <br /> BIBLIOGRAPHY and/or REFERENCES <br /> Lexington Assessors Records. <br /> Le,x,mgton Directories, various dates. <br /> Lekington Minute-man, August 9, 1873. <br /> L"gton Valuation Lists, various dates. <br /> Recommended for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. If checked, you must attached a completed <br /> National Register Criteria Statement form. <br />