National Register of Historic Places

House at 83 Penniman Place

Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Listed
October 16, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85003292

About this property

The House at 83 Penniman Place in Brookline, Massachusetts was a rare early example of Greek Revival styling. The 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame house was built by Daniel Sanderson sometime between 1830, when Sanderson purchased the land, and 1837, when it was listed on the tax rolls. It had strong Greek Revival features, including a fully pedimented gable, pilastered cornerboards, a wide entablature, and a classic side-hall entry with sidelights and pilasters. The house was listed on National Register of Historic Places in 1985; it was damaged by fire and torn down in 2009. The replacement house was completed in 2013. It was designed by Mckay Architects in accordance with national preservation restriction agreements in order to protect the historical character of the property. The preservation restrictions run with the land in perpetuity. The exterior features of the replacement house are compatible in size, scale, massing, exterior construction materials, location and architectural details of the original Sanderson House. National Register of Historic Places listings in Brookline, Massachusetts

Location

83 Penniman Pl.
Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
42.33164, -71.14793

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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1775Revolutionary War
2.4 mi
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When was House at 83 Penniman Place listed on the National Register?

House at 83 Penniman Place was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 16, 1985.

What type of historic resource is House at 83 Penniman Place?

House at 83 Penniman Place is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for House at 83 Penniman Place is recorded as the industrial era.

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