HomeMy WebLinkAbouthancock-street_0012 F O R Td 13 - BUILDING In Area no. Form no.
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION C 102
Office of the Secretary; State House, Boston
r" r n Lexington
f -{ -ess 12 Hancock street
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c 1830
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4. Map. Draw sketch of building location Architect
in relation to nearest cross streets and
other buildings. Indicate north. Exterior wall fabric wood Clapboard
Outbuildings (describe)
! Other features Granite Foundation-at later
14; r shed, addition north end, mimimal overhang,
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narrow corner boards, greek Rev. doom side-
Altered Yes Date
r�--� Moved *S (75 -73
73
CZ SGC ` 5. Lot size:
Less than one acre X Over one acre
Approximate frontage
_ Approximate distance of building from street
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE 6. Recorded by E.W. Reinhardt
USGS Quadrant
OrganizationLex. Hist. Com.
MHC Photo no.
Date August 25,1975
(over)
7. Oilt;lnal mvner (if known)
Original use
Subsequent uses (if any) and dates
8. Themes (check as many as applicable)
Aboriginal Conservation Recreation
Agricultural Education Religion
Architectural Exploration/ Science/
The Arts settlement invention
Commerce _ industry Social/
Communication Military Humanitarian
Community development political Transportation
9. Historical Significance (include explanation of themes checked above)
In 1873, when the Lexington and West Cambridge railroad extended their
tracks to Bedford and Concord, this house had to be moved 75 feet or so to
accommodate the right-of-way.
S. Lawrence Whipple, 1984
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Descrip. cont. Wide entablature over door, pilasters, windows 6 x 6• symmetrical facade,
center entrance, 5 bays wide, Z chimneys, 1 at ridge, 1 at rear, sled- at
. right angles to street. Sil'
10. Bibliography and/or references (such as local histories, deeds, assessor's records,
early maps, etc.)