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'MASSACIIUSETTS HISTORICAL COMIVIISSIOtiT D 132
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Style Georgian
4. Map. Draw sketch of building location Architect '
in relation to nearest cross streets and
other buildings. Indicate north. Exterior wall fabric clapboard
Outbuildings (describe) none
Other features 2 central chimneys, stone
foundation, Palladian window wide com er
boards; center door with side lights
7 sided p
a Altered bay window? Date
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Moved from 1386 Mass. Ave Date 9,3
Site of Sherburne house CformM -
",4t- 5. Lot size:
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q� Less than one acre Yes Over one acre
Approximate frontage 100 ft .
Approximate distance of building from street
28 yards
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE 6 Recorded by Connie Bachman
USGS Quadrant
Organization Lex. Hist. Com.
1v1HC Photo no.
Date July 29 , 19 75
(over)
7. Original owner (if known) Nathaniel Mulliken
Original use
Subsequent uses (if any) and dates
8. Themes (check as many as applicable)
Aboriginal Conservation Recreation ;
Agricultural Education Religion P
Architectural x Exploration/ Science/
The Arts settlement invention
Commerce Industry Social/
Communication Military Humanitarian
Community development x Political . Transportation
9. Historical Significance (include explanation of themes checked above)
Nathaniel Mullkien & his Mother Lydia made & sol d clocks, carrying on the family business
of ter the elder Nathaniel M's death. The house & shop ( to ca ted across Mass. Ave from
present house & opposite present entrance to cemetery) was burned by retreating BritiEh
in 1775. N . Mull:ken rebuilt on west side of avenue. House was moved across street to
pre sen t to ca tion in IFU, by Jame s S. Munroe . ( I-s crepancy in da tes . 1785 or 179 5-
& place on orig. site or on W. E. Sherburneland- immediately opp. - needs clarifying.)
At time of move rear addition to house first interior. plumbing, in town- was built, .as was
five window bay facing Avenue
Descrip. cont. - Rear "shed" added 1890 .to contain new heating & plumbing. Door & Palladian
window may also have been altered at this time, or later. -
Other alterations, 1970. (removal of "Victorian veranda)
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10. Bibliography and/or references (such as local histories, deeds, assessor's records,
early maps, etc.)
Canavan Papers - Lex. Library
Hudson, Chas. History of Lexington
Paper by Jean Fowler Sussman (Mrs. Martin Sussman)
with typescript for Bicentennial Photogrpphic Exhibit, 1975
Lex. Libr. & Lex. Hist. Soc. archives
INVENTORY FORM CONTINUATION SHEET Town Property Address
LEXINGTON 1361 MASS. AVENUE
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION Area(s) Form No.
MASSACHUSETTS ARCHIVES BUILDING
220 MORRISSEY BOULEVARD 132
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02125
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
On October 6, 1893 the Lexington Minute-man reported:
Mr. James S. Munroe has purchased the old Warren Sherburne place on Main street, and it has been moved
across the street to occupy a site on Mr. Munroe's fine estate. The house is to be thoroughly renovated and
improved.
After James S.Munroe's death,the property was purchased by Henry and Fannie Love who lived here into the 1940s.
Later owners included Rodger and Harriet Longley who sold it to Martin and Jeanne Sussman in 1967.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Lexington Directories,various dates.
Lexington Minute-Man, October 6, 1893.
Middlesex County Register of Deeds, Cambridge, Mass.
U.S. Census Records, 1900-1930.
Supplement prepared by:
Lisa Mausolf
June 2009