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1\1ASSACHUSET1'S HISTORICAL C011NIISSION E 245
Office of the Secretary, State House, Boston
Lexineton
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Sent use Converted to condominium fall,1975
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owner Wm. Smith development
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4. Riap. Draw sketch of building location Architect
in relation to nearest cross streets and
otherui,ldinas. Indicate north. Exterior wall fabric Clapboard
Outbuildings (describe)
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Other features 1 room deep, 2 chimneys rear,=
7 granite foundation. Ital porch added, all shed:
<nl NE rear. (over)
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Altered Yes Date c 1850's
A a S A v C Coni/ c6ri u r
Moved Date
5. Lot size:
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Less than one acre Over one acre x
Approximate frontage 150'
Approximate distance of building from street
25'
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE 6. Recorded by E. W. Reinhardt
USGS Quadrant
Organization Lex. Hist. Com.
MHC Photo no.
Date 7/23/75
(over)
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)
Descrip cont: Center entrance, narrow hall, stairs w. close 3 turns as if center
chimney design - framing shows no indication of center chimney; small interior
room behind stairs. (Common in Lexington)
(Worthen says 1037- Pierce house, predating 1853. Lot numbered 1037, 1039 on Town
Engineers map. No evidence of more than one dwelling as of July, 75)-
Not on Hales ' 1830 map. ,0
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10. Bibliography and/or references (such as local histories, deeds, assessor's records,
early maps, etc.)
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