HomeMy WebLinkAboutwinthrop-road_0020 AREA FORM NO.
FORM B - BUILDING M 473
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
294 WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTON, MA 02108
in Lexington
_ - --- cress 20 Winthrop Road
R ,. ;toric Name Lamont House
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- = _� -- _- Original residential
�T_ - --- to c. 1910-1920
Source Willard Brown's daughter
SKETCH MAP
Show property' s location in relation Style Arts and Crafts
to nearest cross streets and/or
geographical features. Indicate Architect Willard D. Brown
all buildings between inventoried
property and nearest intersection. Exterior wall fabric shingles
Indicate north.
Outbuildings
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Major alterations (with dates)
� Moved Date
Approx. acreage 17756 ft.2
Recorded by Anne Grady Setting Residential street first
Organization Lexington Historical Commission developed in the 1890s; houses range in
Date April, 1984 date up to the mid-twentieth century.
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ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE (Describe important architectural features and
evaluate in terms of other buildings within the community.)
This is an example of local architect Willard Brown's free interpretation
of the Shingle Style (and perhaps the European Arts and Crafts movement) which
characterized his early buildings in Lexington (see 28 Meriam Street and 90
North Hancock Street forms) . Features are the hip roof with flared eaves and
exposed rafters, the two-story stuccoed bay windows, and picturesque massing.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE (Explain the role owners played in local or state
history and how the building relates to the development of the community.)
According to Willard Brown's daughter, this house was built by the
'amonts around World War I.
BIBLIOGRAPHY and/or REFERENCES (name of publication, author, date and publisher)
Shoenhut, Sara Emily. "List of Houses in Lexington Designed by Willard D.
Brown." Lexington Historical Commission files.
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INVENTORY FORM CONTINUATION SHEET Town Property Address
LEXINGTON 20 WINTHROP ROAD
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION Area(s) Form No.
MASSACHUSETTS ARCHIVES BUILDING
220 MORRISSEY BOULEVARD 473
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02125
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
There is no listing for Harold Lamont in the 1915 directory. The 1918 directory does include Harold B. Lamont, a
Boston banker, as living at 20 Winthrop Road. In 1930 the Lamont household consisted of Harold Lamont, his wife,two
daughters,two sons, and a servant.
According to directories, Harold and Beatrice Lamont were still living here in 1942.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Lexington directories,various dates.
Supplement prepared by:
Lisa Mausolf
March 2009