National Register of Historic Places

Green Hill Historic District

Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Listed
October 16, 1985
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
85003272

About this property

The Green Hill Historic District encompasses historical cross-section of residential housing in Brookline, Massachusetts, dating from the 18th century into the mid-20th century. The district includes properties on Warren, Cottage, and Fairmount Streets, and on Sargent Road, centered on the junction of Warren and Cottage Streets. The oldest houses (e.g. 215 Warren Street) date to the mid-18th century, and were originally modest Georgian or Federal structures. During the 19th century, the area was populated by the summer estates of some of Boston's leading merchant and business families, including members of the Cabot and Perkins families. During the later 19th and early 20th centuries, some of Brookline's largest and most architecturally interesting homes were built in this area. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Location

Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
42.32181, -71.13210

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREARCHITECTURE
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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

Olmsted, Frederick Law, House, National Historic Site
Early Republic
0.2 mi
Sargent's Pond
Industrial
0.3 mi
Brookline Town Green Historic District
Listed
0.4 mi
Minot, George R., House
Industrial
0.4 mi
Reservoir Park
Industrial
0.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Siege of Boston – Roxbury Lines
1775Revolutionary War
1.7 mi
Siege of Boston – Cambridge Lines
1775Revolutionary War
3.8 mi

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When was Green Hill Historic District listed on the National Register?

Green Hill Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 16, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Green Hill Historic District?

Green Hill Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Green Hill Historic District?

The period of significance for Green Hill Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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