HomeMy WebLinkAboutmassachusetts-avenue_1357 F O R IQ B - BUILDING In Area no. Form no.
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION D 130
Office of the Secretary; State House, Boston
n T.PXi ngton
�t "t cess 1357 Mass Ave
Munroe - Colson House
tent use Dwelling
ent owner
Wm Hall
ription:
bV 1853
)urce Wm Hall
4. Map. Draw sketch of building location Architect
in relation to nearest cross streets andmainlp on back
other buildings. Indicate north. Exterior wall fabric shingle & on
porch is hori 2ont
Outbuildings (describe)
Other features_ strong return front gable'
foundation part granite -part s one. h= o
�J rear, porch with clustered posts. Small
i3
chimney on back. Does not front on Mass. Ave.
�C X Altered garage added Date
Moved
Date
_- 5. Lot size:
Less than one acre yes Over one acre
Approximate frontage 100 Ft on right of way
r x 'Approximate distance of building from street
250 ft
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE 6. Recorded by connie Bachman
USGS Quadrant
Organization Lex, Hist. Com.
MHC Photo no.
Date July,1975
(over)
7. Original owner (if known) Wm. H. Munroe
Original use dwelling
Subsequent uses (if any) and dates
8. Themes (check as many as applicable)
Aboriginal Conservation Recreation
Agricultural Education Religion
Architectural X Exploration/ Science/ X
The Arts settlement invention
Commerce Industry Social/
Communication Military Humanitarian
Community development X Political . Transportation
9. Historical Significance (include explanation of themes checked above)
With the Mason house property (E5) this house & 19th c. acerage became known as Munroe '
�lecc�Q wS.
Occupied by Capt. Colson - 1853 -1873? James S. Munroe 1873-1930 , after
JSM left Mason house.
10. Bibliography and/or references (such as local histories, deeds, assessor's records,
early maps, etc.)