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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 fabricf lush boarding, clapboard
Outbuildings describe
g (describe) converted to
o garage
Other features_ granite foundation in original
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building, cross gabled; central element
flush boarding on front
r� Altered x Date c-1900
1 story enclosed porches each side o
Moved Date central:
r Z5. Lot size:
Less than one acre Over one acre x
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Approximate frontage 200'
' r Approximate distance of building from street
35'
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE 6, Recorded by E. W. Reinhardt
USGS Quadrant
Organization Lex. Hist• Com.
MHC Photo no.
Date 9 /9 /75
(over)
7. O,i final owner (if known) ? Brigham
Original use residence
Subsequent uses (if any) and dates.
S. Themes (check as many as applicable)
Aboriginal Conservation Recreation
Agricultural Education Religion
Architectural x 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)
Descrip. cont. Sides - wood block. Exceptionally wide corner boards made of vertical
narrow boards. Roof with heavy overhang, bracketed, strong return, wide cornice. One
chimney in ridge of central e1kf-At-wT—, Windows with heavy flat cornices, moderate
brackets. Central element with one story bay (granite foundation) brackets at cornice
balustrade . Double tall window opens over bay window. One stcf- y later eTiclosed porch
in angle of wing & central element brick foundation. One story 3-sided -y on north
side. Addition to rear, S'erA5, to be separate apktment.
Beautiful landscaping.
Mrs. Brigham owned Hancock Clarke house ire 1890s. Threatened to destroy house since
its decrepit condition marred her view. Carleton Staples, founder of Lexington Historical
Society, bought house with own money, had it moved across street in order to save it.
Built in 1847, by David Ainsworth Tuttle, "for myself." Bought in 1871
by William H. Brigham, who also purchased the Hancock-Clarke house at the same
time. Members of the Brigham family continued to live in the house until the
death of Ruth Brigham Jackson.
S. Lawrence Whipple, 1984
10. Bibliography and/or references (such as local histories, deeds, assessor's records,
early maps, etc.)
Proceedings - Lexington Historical Society