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MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 221
Office of t tie Secretary, State House, Boston E
vn Lexington
tress 803 Mass. Ave.
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INTn ' cription:
19,
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Greek—revival-
4. Map. Draw sketch of building location Architect
in relation to nearest cross streets and
other buildings. Indicate north. Exterior wall fabric
Outbuildings (describe)
other features able en� to street; 1st. floor
,J porch across front, has square posts, extend
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beyond
ilkil" Windows enlarged
Altered fnr stnrP Date
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One acre or less x Over one acre
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Approximate frontage 40'
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Approximate distance of building from street
15'
O NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE 6. Recorded by Anne Grady
USGS Quadrant
Organization Lex. Hist. Com.
MHC Photo no.
Date 7/75
(over)
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7. Original owner (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)
Left corner & across side; two entrances in this enclosed side portion. 1 story
gabled addition to rear. Windows 1st, floor front changed for display.
This is the former home and workshop of John Chisholm, a harness maker,
who came to Lexington in 1870. He lived here until his death in 1927; by that
time, of course, there was little demand for his skills as a harness naker.
S. Lawrence P7hipple, 1904
10. Bibliography and/or references (such as local histories, deeds, assessor's records,
early maps, etc.)
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