Topic: Places, Streets and Sites
185 Washington Street - Colonel William R. Lee House
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| Catalog date |
11/15/2007 |
| Category |
1: Structures |
| Classification |
Houses |
| Collection |
Old Houses etc. School Research Project |
| Date |
circa 1743 |
| Abstract |
Marblehead Jr. High Archives Historical Building Survey
The builders and/or architects of this lovely home were Charles Bulfinch and Samuel Lee. It has many notable features.
It was the home of William Lee, Revolutionary War Hero and merchant. He established the first artillery company in Marblehead but Glover was given credit for it. The house is a replica of the Jeremiah Lee Mansion. There is a poem of unknown title by Longfellow written about the two linden trees which used to stand in front of the house. The house was once the highest point in Marblehead before Abbot Hall was built.
See Interesting Visitors to the Col. William R. Lee House on page 2 in the Electives Folder. |
| Home Location |
Pink Room (4th floor north end of building) |
| Object ID |
2006-075-00540 A |
| Object Name |
House |
| Search Terms |
Marblehead Buildings |
| Sub-category |
Building |
| Subjects |
Houses
Historic Buildings |
| Title |
185 Washington Street - Colonel William R. Lee House |
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Rev. 1.0a 1/2009 Contact the Historical Commission at 781-639-3425 or e-mail us (please include the "Object ID" number) at: butlerw@marblehead.org
Last modified on: January 05, 2009
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