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,11t1SSACIIUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSIG�tiT E 239
• OCT 76
n Lexington
WAR -ess 935 Mass. Ave.
Robbins-Stone
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A—A >ent use Rental residence
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cent owner Trenholm, et al
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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
Outbuildings (describe)
_ Other features granite foundation; 5 bay side
two rooms deep; center entrance; door has
wTo bulls eye
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Altered Date
Moved-When Follen Rd. Date c.1914
5 S JE laid out. Worthen, p. 111
5. Lot size: Calendar History
Less than one acre x Over one acre
16-- Approximate frontage 100'
'Approximate distance of building from street
20'
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE 6. Recorded by Anne Grady
USGS Quadrant
Organization T.Px_ Hist. Com.
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Date 7/75
(over)
7. 0=iginal 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)
Ed Worthen says this was one of the Robbins - Stone family complex at intersection
of Mass. Ave. & Pleasant St. by brick store. Of 5 houses belonging to family, all
pre 1830, one on old site (? E 15-756 Mass. Ave.) 3 torn down, this one moved to
this site, 1914. Could be as early as Harrington e,
Windows inset in upper panels; sidelights to bottom panel level, flat pilasters,
complete entablature w fine detail at cornice... (Establature split, - or of two pieces
joined -in center) Broad corner boards w. inset panel; two chimneys at ridge asymet-
rically placed (r. chimney closer to gable end than left) .? Whole facade slightly
asymetrical, right windows closer to end & to each other than left?) beveled end
clapboards.
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10. Bibliography and/or references (such as local histories, deeds, assessor's records,
early maps, etc.)
INVENTORY FORM CONTINUATION SHEET ComnMity: Form No:
MASSACHUSETTS HI STORI CAL CCMII SS I ON Lexington 239
Office of the Secretary, Boston
Property Name 935 Massachusetts Ave.
Indicate each item on inventory form which is being continued below.
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Staple to Inventory form at bottom