HomeMy WebLinkAboutmassachusetts-avenue_1994 FORM B - BUILDING In Area no. Form no.
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COAIAIISSION B 95
Office of the Secretary, State House, Boston
w Lexington
ess 1994 Mass. Ave.
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ent use Residence
ent owner
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- C. 1850
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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 Clapboard in gable & hal
flush boarding under porch roof
Outbuildings (describe) barn converted to
garage
Other features Fo„ndation brick resting on
field stone facade, gable end to street,
entrance to right, two floor length window's
first floor porch, extending beyond line
Altered Date
Moved Date
5. Lot size:
One acre or less x Over one acre
- Approximate frontage 100'
Approximate distance of building from street
20'
O NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE 6. Recorded by E. W. Reinhardt
USGS Quadrant
MHC Photo no. Organization Lex. Hist. Com.
Date 9/16/75
(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: of house on both E and W sides, j'roof covers from wall on W side to
porch edge E side, & back to cover side window. Plain square posts on porch,
rail' g enclosed w clapboarding. Wide corner boards with inset panels; roof
withtavy overhang, stro return, wide cornice board, single brackets along roof
ry bay
eave line. One stoon E side, two story bay on W. side. Detail — of door.
Note gothic pointed panels, narrow side lights. (One chimney at ridge line center.)
Walk from porch steps to sidewalk - herringbone laid brick.
Historical significance
For many years, the home of Miss Minnie E. Seaver, stained glass designer,
who worked in a Boston studio. Miss Seaver was one of the early enthusiasts for
the formation of a Lexington Arts and Crafts Society and she made several
generous donations to that organization (the Arts and Crafts library is named in
her honor) .
Miss Seaver also was a benefactor to several young women (often anonymously) ,
making it possible for these young people to further their college education.
Miss Seaver was one of those remarkable elderly people who kept forever young in
spirit and in her thinking!
S. Lawrence Whipple, 1984
10. Bibliography and/or references (such as local histories, deeds, assessor's records,
early maps, etc.)
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