National Register of Historic Places

Russell Common

Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Listed
April 17, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85001046

About this property

Russell Common is a historic row house at 2—10 Park Terrace in Arlington, Massachusetts. It is located just northeast of the center of town, behind the retail stores on Massachusetts Avenue. It is accessible from the municipal lot behind the Jefferson Cutter House (entries from Mystic St. and Medford St.) The 2+1⁄2-story building is a rare example of a multiunit Shingle style building, and was designed by the locally prominent firm of Gay & Proctor. It was built for its proximity to the railroad, but is now surrounded by the commercial center of Arlington, and a parking lot that was a park at the time of its construction. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Location

2--10 Park Terrace
Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
42.41559, -71.15213

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTARCHITECTURE
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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

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Cutter, Ephraim, House
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US Post Office-Arlington Main
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Nearby Battles

Battle of Menotomy
1775Revolutionary War
0.2 mi
Skirmish at Menotomy (Arlington)
1775Revolutionary War
0.2 mi
Battle of Lancaster (King Philip's War)
1676Colonial
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When was Russell Common listed on the National Register?

Russell Common was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Russell Common?

Russell Common is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Russell Common?

The period of significance for Russell Common is recorded as the industrial era.

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