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in relation to nearest cross streets and
other buildings. Indicate north. Exterior wall fabric a &
Outbuildings describe
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f � foundation, enclosed porch across front &
' left side obscures orig. lines
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Moved Date
5. Lot size:
s� One acre or less x Over one acre
Approximate frontage
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Approximate distance of building from street
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Organization Lex. Hist. Com.
HC Photo no.
Date 7/75
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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)
Cross gabled ell w. granite foundation left rear. Ell has two story addition.
1 chimney center ridge main front block.
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10. Bibliography and/or references (such as local histories, deeds, assessor's records,
early maps, etc.)
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INVENTORY FORM CONTINUATION SHEET Town Property Address
LEXINGTON 812 MASS. AVENUE
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION Area(s) Form No.
MASSACHUSETTS ARCHIVES BUILDING
220 MORRISSEY BOULEVARD 223
BOSTON,MASSACHUSETTS 02125
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
According to E.B. Worthen, in the late 19t"century this was the home of Alonzo Goddard(1814-1886)who had a
tinsmith shop in East Lexington, later at the Center and in Charlestown. His business at the Center was later taken over
by his son-in-law,Everett Locke. Goddard came to Lexington in 1850 and served as selectman from 1852-56, 1865 and
1868-70.
The house was later occupied by Rev. George Willis Cooke,who came to the Follen Church in 1890 and served as pastor
until 1897.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Hudson, Charles. History of the Town of Lexington.
Lexington Directories,various dates.
Worthen, Edwin B. Tracing the Past in Lexington, Massachusetts. New York: Vantage Press, 1998.
Supplement prepared by:
Lisa Mausolf
June 2009