Parkman, Francis, House
National Historic Landmark

Parkman, Francis, House

Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
66000782

About this property

The Francis Parkman House is a National Historic Landmark at 50 Chestnut Street, on Beacon Hill in Boston, Massachusetts. Speculated to be designed by Cornelius Coolidge and built in 1824, it is one of a series of fine brick townhouses on Beacon Hill. Its significance lies in its ownership and occupancy by noted historian and horticulturalist Francis Parkman (1823–1893) from 1865 until his death. While living here, Parkman produced a significant portion of his landmark work, France and England in North America, a multi-volume epic history recounting the conflict for control of North America in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Location

50 Chestnut St.
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
42.35715, -71.06858

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Sources

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

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When was Parkman, Francis, House listed on the National Register?

Parkman, Francis, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Parkman, Francis, House?

Parkman, Francis, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Parkman, Francis, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Parkman, Francis, House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Parkman, Francis, House?

The period of significance for Parkman, Francis, House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1824.

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