National Register of Historic Places

Stearns, Amos, House

Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Listed
September 27, 1989
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
89001518

About this property

The Amos Stearns House is a historic house in Waltham, Massachusetts. Built c. 1845, this 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame former farmhouse is a reminder of Trapelo Road's agricultural past. It has well-kept Greek Revival styling, including corner pilasters and an entablature with dentil moulding. A single-story porch wraps across the front and along one side; it has a similar entablature with dentil work. The house stands on property that was in the Stearns family from 1782 to 1941. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. Its listing describes it as being at 1079 Trapelo Road.

Location

1079 Trapelo Rd.
Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
42.41182, -71.23609

Categories

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Sources

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When was Stearns, Amos, House listed on the National Register?

Stearns, Amos, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 27, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Stearns, Amos, House?

Stearns, Amos, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Stearns, Amos, House?

The period of significance for Stearns, Amos, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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