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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 Shingle
Outbuildings (describe) 3 gar garage and
garden shed
Other features Stone foundation, till
length
porch nn front gable windowc on Ird floor
Altered Date
Moved Date
5. Lot size:
i One acre or less Over one acre 1 acre
i Q Approximate frontage
Approximate distance of building from street
50 ft.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE 6. Recorded by Connie Bachman
SGS Quadrant
Organization Lex. Hist. Com.
MHC Photo no.
Date July 29, 1975
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7. Original owner (if known) cif�_ /�� Pierce.
Original use
Subsequent uses (if any) and dates
8. Themes (check as many as applicable)
Aboriginal Conservation Recreation
Agriculcural 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)
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 1387 MASS. AVENUE
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION Area(s) Form No.
MASSACHUSETTS ARCHIVES BUILDING
220 MORRISSEY BOULEVARD 136
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02125
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
Alfred Pierce who lived next door at 1377 Massachusetts Avenue had this house constructed in 1911 for his son, Clifford
Pierce(b. 1885). Clifford attended Dartmouth College and was employed as a salesman. Clifford married Edith Acheson
Ray of East Boston on September 7, 1910. Initially the couple lived with his father at 1377 Massachusetts Avenue.
Clifford and Edith Pierce continued to live here until about 1930, along with Edith's two sisters. Later owners included
Arthur McLearn(1.930-1953)and E. Arnold Nelson(1953-1974).
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Hudson, Charles. History of the Town of Lexington,vol. 2,p. 540.
Lexington Directories,various dates.
Lexington Minute-man, Sept. 10, 1910.
Middlesex County Register of Deeds, Cambridge,Mass.
U.S. Census Records, 1900-1930.
Supplement prepared by:
Lisa Mausolf
June 2009