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MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION C 118
Office of the Secretary, State House, Boston
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34 Hancock St.
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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 Clapboard
Outbuildings (describe) Small garage at rear
Other features Brick foundations, shingle
roof. 2 chimneys N side of house 1 story
addition
Altered X Date jB90-1900?
Moved Date
5. Lot size:
one acre or less x Over one acre
-, `- Approximate frontage 35'-40'
f Approximate distance of building from street
f 20' to brick front steps
O NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE 6. Recorded by Sally Scott
USGS Quadrant
Organization Lex. Historical Comm.
MHC Photo no.
Date Sept. 9, 1975
(over)
7. Original owner (if known)
Original use
Subsequent uses (if any) and dates
S. 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)
cont'd: with small window containing stained glass insets around edge. Shed addition
at rear.
House has havey cornice at gable end, returns substantial corner posts .
Off center front entrance, pedimented, pilasters . Cornice detail above
the 2 first story windows.
Southerly side of house has 1 story bay window.
Historical significance
Previously lived in by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Howe and two daughters. Present
owner: Marion (Mrs. R.W.) Hunt.
(Source: Elizabeth Howe, 2 Chandler Street, Lexington)
- S. Lawrence Whipple, 1984
10. Bibliography and/or references (such as local histories, deeds, assessor's records,
-- early maps, etc.)
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