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MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION E 208
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4. Map. Draw sketch of building location Architect
in relation to nearest cr ss streets and
other buildings. In ica e north. Exterior wall fabric Clapboard
O -/f` Outbuildings (describe)
Other features Five bay wide, 2 rm deep
center entrance, granite foundation. Door
with diamond pane sidelights.
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Moved Date
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Approximate distance of building from street
25'
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MHC Photo no.
Date 7/1975
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7. Original owner (if known)
Original use
Subsequent uses (if any) and dates
8. Themes (check as mans- 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)
Greek fret work on pilasters, flat entablature; semi circular Col. Rev. porch
with railing at 2nd floor level, simple columns; addition to left rear w, same
entrance detail over porch; two chimneys at ridge. Minor decorative effect on
gable verge board.
This was the home of Harry L. Alderman, a "veterinary surgeon.," who was
born in Lexinaton in 185,�9., Behind his home was a small trotting track where
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His two sisters, both unmarried, lived in the house at the corner of
Massachusetts Avenue and Bow Street. According to E.B. I-7orthen, this latter
house was the "original structure surely built before the Revolution.. "
Before moving into this house, H.L. Alderman conducted his veterinary
business from the family home at the corner of Bow Street (see Lexingon
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INVENTORY FORM CONTINUATION SHEET Community: Form No:
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL CCt+ffSSION Lexington 208
Office of the Secretary, Boston
Property Name: 582 Massachusetts Ave.
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INVENTORY FORM CONTINUATION SHEET Town Property Address
LEXINGTON 582 MASS. AVENUE
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION Area(s) Form No.
MASSACHUSETTS ARCHIVES BUILDING
220 MORRISSEY BOULEVARD 208
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02125
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
On March 18, 1892 the following appeared in the Lexington Minute-man:
Mr. Alderman has purchased the property on Main street, formerly known as the Knight estate, and we
understand that after making many alterations and repairs,Dr. Harry Alderman will make his home there.
Dr. Alderman married Addie Fuller in 1895 and continued to live here until about 1922.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Hudson, Charles. History of the Town of Lexington,vol. 2, p. 11.
Lexington Directories,various dates.
Lexington Minute-man, March 18, 1892.
Middlesex County Register of Deeds, Cambridge, Mass.
U.S. Census Records, 1900-1930.
Supplement prepared by:
Lisa Mausolf
June 2009