Endicott Estate
National Register of Historic Places

Endicott Estate

Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Listed
March 6, 2002
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
02000128

About this property

The Endicott Estate is a mansion built in the early twentieth century, located at 656 East Street in Dedham, Massachusetts “situated on a 15-acre panorama of lush green lawn that is punctuated by stately elm, spruce and weeping willow trees.” It was built by Henry Bradford Endicott, founder of the Endicott Johnson Corporation, and donated to the Town by his adopted stepdaughter, Katherine. After she died it was briefly owned by the state and intended to be used as the official residence of the Governor of Massachusetts, but was quickly returned to the Town. Today it is used for a variety of civic events and is rented out for private parties.

Location

656 East St.
Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
42.24179, -71.16231

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Fairbanks House
Colonial
0.3 mi
Ames Schoolhouse
Industrial
0.7 mi
Norfolk County Courthouse
Industrial
0.9 mi
Dedham Village Historic District
Colonial
1.1 mi
Fairview Cemetery (Additional Documentation)
Industrial
1.1 mi

Nearby Battles

Siege of Boston – Roxbury Lines
1775Revolutionary War
7 mi

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When was Endicott Estate listed on the National Register?

Endicott Estate was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 6, 2002.

What type of historic resource is Endicott Estate?

Endicott Estate is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Endicott Estate?

The period of significance for Endicott Estate is recorded as the industrial era.

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