HomeMy WebLinkAboutfletcher-avenue_0031 FORM B - BUILDING Area Form no.
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MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
294 Washington Street, Boston, M4 02108
Lexington
- s ess 31 Fletcher Ave.
Lexington Gear Works
Jefferson Union Co.
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" Original factory
Present factory, pipe fittings
cship:❑ Private individual
i Private organization
Jefferson Union Co.
Public
Original owner
�L. uRIPTION:
location in relation to nearest
cross streets and other buildings Date ca. 1890
or geographical features.
Indicate north. Source boiler
Style 1900 industrial
Architect
Exterior wail fabric red brick-effect asphalt
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O� Outbuildings storehouse
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0 4'r Major alterations (with dates)several ;
cq w major expansion, 1908/18; storehouse built,
�[ d 1918/27; garage replaced, 1963,
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p o Moved Date
Approx. acreage 1.00
Recorded by Henry V. Taves Setting near town center; in workers,
Organization Lexington Historical Comm. cottages district (Fletr-hnr Acrel
Date 6/23/80; 7/11/80
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ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE (describe important architectural features and
evaluate in terms of other buildings within community)
Typical functional factory design, late 19th century. Oldest central part
had gable roof (shingled) , white clapboards; office section (south) had flat
composition roof. Many volumes/sections showing several additions made over
time, primarily to add storage $ shipping facilities.
Fine interior w/belts & shafting, old machinery & accessories.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE (explain the role owners played in local or state history
and how the building relates to the development of the community)
Building was first along Fletcher Ave, then cottages were built along it.
Unusual to find a factory so close to the town center. (Today, surrounded
by houses. ) Boiler dated 1891, perhaps building date. G. Meadows, employee,
reports soap factory or gear works here before 1901, when J.U. began. Same
products made now as then.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY and/or REFERENCES
Lex. Hist. Comm. file
Sanborn maps, 1908-1918-1927-1935
• J.U. Co. records
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