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Office of the Secretary, State House, Boston
Lexington
>s 1656 Mass. Avenue
i nt use Hall Real Estate
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nt owner
- - iption:
1837
- _ irce Article "Minute Man" & Worthen
Calendar History
4. Map. Draw sketch of building location Arcnitect
in relation to nearest cross streets and
other buildings. Indicate north. Exterior wall fabric Clapboard
Outbuildings (describe)
Other features Brick foundation; gable end to
-) r- F' street; 3 sided porch across front lst.floor
k . ... (later) 2 1/2 story, simple block. (over)
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' Altered Yes Date 1950s
Moved Date
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5. Lot size:
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One acre or less X Over one acre
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Approximate frontage
Approximate distance of building from street
O NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE 6. Recorded by E. W. Reinhardt
USGS Quadrant
Organization Lexington Historical Commission
HC Photo no.
Date 10/27/75
(over)
SM-9-75-R061465 (20M-2476)
7. Original owner (if known) Town
Original use Schoolhouse 3rd built at this location
Subsequent uses (if any) and dates 1851 sold to Isaac Damon (1620 Mass. Avenue)
8. Themes (check as many as applicable)
Aboriginal Conservation Recreation
Agricultural Education x Religion x
Architectural x Exploration/ Science/
The Arts settlement invention
Commerce Industry x Social/
Communication Military humanitarian
Community development x political Transportation
9. Historical significance (include explanation of themes checked above)
Isaac Damon (Damon-Thierge house, A-8, 1620 Mass. Ave)
Used as paint shop after 1851
"Later' coverted 2nd floor to dwelling.
1883-1884. Episcopal services held on 1st floor.
(Episcopalians first held services at 'Fair Oaks' , Dr.
Lawrence's house at
Incorporate as a society 1885
1886 built own church on Meriam St. above Oakr'land 5i .
Now - Greek Orthodox
Descrip. cont: Moderate roof overhang & return.
10. Bibliography and/or references (such as local histories, deeds, assessor's records,
early maps, etc.)
Ed Worthen . Calendar History - p. 85 re Episcopal services
See correspondence (S.L. Whipple to John Davies, Chairman of the Lexington Historic
Districts Commission) , files of the Lexington Historical Society.
S. Lawrence Whipple, 1984