Nomination for Newhall, Lucian, House

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NPS Form 10-900 (3-82) OMB No.1024-0018 Exp. 10-31-84 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms Type all entries - complete applicable sections 1. Name For NPS use only received JUN 2 | 1985 date entered JUL 18 1985 historic Lucian Newhall House and/or common Same 2. Location street & number 281 Ocean Street (84 Nahant Street) NA not for publication city, town Lynn NA vicinity of Massachusetts state code 025 county Essex code 009 3.

Classification Category district X building(s) structure site object Ownership - public A private both Public Acquisition -in process being considered Status 4 occupied unoccupied - work in progress Accessible X yes: restricted --yes: unrestricted no Present Use _ agriculture commercial _ educational _ entertainment - government . industrial -military - museum park - private residence religious scientific transportation other: 4. Owner of Property name Earl S. Harper street & number 281 Ocean Street . city, town Lynn NA vicinity of 5. Location of Legal Description state Massachusetts 01902 courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. Essex County Registry of Deeds street & number 36 Federal Street city, town Salem 6. Representation in Existing Surveys Inventory of the Historic Assets of title the Commonwealth has this property been determined eligible?

state Massachusetts 01970 - yes X no date October 1978 federalX state county local depository for survey records Massachusetts Historical Commission city, town 80 Boylston Street, Boston state Massachusetts 02116 7. Description Condition excellent -good fair .deteriorated ruins unexposed Lynn, Lucian Newhall House Check one -unaltered X. altered Check one X original site moved date Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance

Description of the property

Description The Lucian Newhall House stands at the northeast corner of Nahant and Ocean Streets, set back from both streets; the house occupies the western part of the lot, with a carriage house occupying the northeast corner of the property. The area contains primarily substantial wood-frame houses in a mixture of nineteenth and early twentieth century architectural styles, as well as smaller twentieth century houses and a few large apartment buildings. The building rises two full stories from a granite ashlar basement; a third storey is contained beneath a bellcast mansard covered with fish-scale slates, from which a mansard-roofed cupola rises. The house is of wood-frame construction, sheathed with rusticated siding ornamented with wooden trimmings including rusticated quoins, dentil cornices, brackets and moulded window cases & hoods.

All sash is wood-frame 2/2, with dormer windows and oriel windows (west elevation) possessing arched heads. At the mansard, three dormer windows with gambrel roofs exist at each elevation; the cupola possesses three arch-headed windows at each elevation. The house possesses two facades; the west facade (Nahant Street) is three bays wide, rising from a granite ashlar basement, and is symmetrical about a central entry. The entry consists of glazed, panelled double doors sheltered by a porch with a dentil cornice supported by paired, fluted columns. of bay windows having sunken panelling below and bracketed cornices above paired windows which are separated by chamfered piers. At the second storey, two windows with moulded cases flank a central, flat-roofed oriel containing four arch-headed windows in moulded cases. At the attic there are three dormers.

The south facade (Ocean Street) is identical to the west facade with the exception that paired windows in first-storey bays contain single fixed lights, and windows at the oriel are rectangular. The east elevation possesses single windows at each storey around a service wing and a porte-cochere with fluted columns and a wooden balustrade. Ornamental details are simpler than at the facades. The north elevation possesses three windows at each storey. Ornamental details are simpler than at the facades. The interior of the Lucian Newhall is rich in decorative elements of Continued NPS Form 10.000-a (3-82) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form Continuation sheet Lucian Newall House, Lynn Item number 7 OMB No. 1024-0018 Exp.

10-31-84 For NPS use only received date entered Page 1 its period of construction as well as details dating from late nineteenth century alterations. Noteworthy are the marble and wooden mantlepieces, plaster cornices and medallions, moulded door and window cases. The carriage house stands at the northeast corner of the lot. It is a two-storey, wood-frame structure enclosed by an asphalt-shingled hip roof. The building is sheathed in clapboards, and possesses a boxed cornice supported by modillion brackets. All sash is wood-frame 5/6 set in moulded cases; first-storey window cases have moulded caps. The west elevation of the carriage house is symmetrical about an entry which consists of a wide glazed, panelled door set in a moulded case with cap. Flanking the entry are two windows.

At the second storey, a central loading door contains panelled double doors set in an arched opening and is flanked by two windows. The south elevation of the carriage house possesses four unevenly spaced windows and a carriage door (east) at the first storey, and three windows at the second storey. The north and east elevations of the carriage house possess unevenly spaced windows matching those at the south and west elevations. Alterations to the Lucian Newhall House have been minor. The entry porches (west and south facades) andporte-cochere(east elevation) have had chamfered piers replaced by fluted columns (ca. 1900), and balustrades at their roofs have been removed. The pair of bay windows flanking the south entry match those at the west elevation, but were added (ca. 1890) .

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Significance Lynn: Lucian Newhall House Period prehistoric 1400-1499 1500-1599 1600-1699 1700-1799 1800-1899 1900 Areas of SignificanceCheck and justify below archeology-prehistoric community planning archeology-historic conservation agriculture - economics X architecture education art engineering commerce exploration/settlement communications X. industry invention Tandscape architecture law literature military _ music philosophy - politics/government Specific dates ca. 1865-1867 Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

(in one paragraph) Builder/Architect unknown Significance The Lucian Newhall House possesses integrity of design, materials and setting as well as historical associations with a leader in Lynn's shoe manufacturing industry, and is an outstanding example of the Second Empire Style. The Newhall House is of local significance and meets Criteria A, B and C of the National Register of Historic Places. Noteworthy as a fine and well-preserved example of the Second Empire style, the Lucian Newhall House is representative of the large, richly ornamented houses of Lynn's nineteenth century shoe manufacturers. The house was constructed circa 1865-1867; with facades on its south and west walls (Ocean and Nahant Street elevations), the house is the focal point of its immediate surroundings and one of the major houses of the "Diamond District".

With the exception of its two entry porches which have had fluted columns added (ca. 1920), the addition of six bay windows (ca. 1900), and the replacement of sash in two bay windows, the house is in original conditionwith an abundance of decorative details. Especially fine are the house's mansard cupola, porte-cochere and ornate window frames. Its fish-scale slate, belcast mansard roof with gambrel dormers containing arch-headed windows are representative of the Second Empire style. The architect of the Lucian Newhall House is unknown, however the house stands in an area which contained the work of several prominent Boston architects, including Gridley J.F. Bryant; the high quality of its design and level of detail, as well as its similarity in plan and detail to other nearby Bryant-designed houses, raises the possibility that the house was designed or influenced by Bryant.

Bryant, (1816-1899) , best-known for such major Boston designs as Boston City Hall (1865), the Charles Street Jail, and Horticulture Hall, was also active in Lynn. His work there included Lynn City Hall (1867), the Nahant House Hotel, the Cobbit and Ingals School (1872), and three Second Empire style houses (all demolished) in the vicinity of Sagamore Hill and the Diamond District in which the Newhall House stands. The house was built for Lucian Newhall (1824-1898), a member of both the Breed and Newhall families, both of which were Quaker and among Lynn's earliest settlers. Both Newhall's father (Paul) and grandfather had been shoe manufacturers, Upon the completion of his education at Lynn Academy, Lucian Newhall entered his father's firm. Continued religion science sculpture social/ humanitarian theater - transportation - other (specify) 9.

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Bibliography, boundary description, and the people who prepared and reviewed the nomination.

Major Bibliographical References Inventory of the Historic Assets of the Commonwealth, October 1978. Lynn Historical Society,Proceedings, 1893, 1931. 10. Geographical Data Acreage of nominated property 17,584 sq. ft. Quadrangle name Lynn Quadrangle UT M References Quadrangle scale 1:25000 A Lugl 3 410/71610 Zone Easting 417/012/51510 Northing casting LILLL Northing C D F GLULILLLILILIL HL LLd LilLu Verbal boundary description and justification The nominated property includes only the lot on which the building stands; it is described in Lynn Assessors' records as Lot 10 of Block 576 and is shown on Assessors' Map 17. List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries state N/A code county code state code county code 11. Form Prepared By BetsKim edhers Brengryation Planner, Mass.

Historical Commission, with Kim Withers organization Massachusetts Historical Commission March 1985 date street & number 80 Boylston St.et telephone (617) 727-8470 city or town Boston state Massachusetts 02116 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: national -- state X local As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89- 665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the National Park Service.

State Historic Preservation Officer signature Valene Valmage Executive Director, Massachusetts Historical Commisszon title State Historic Preservation Officer date May 30,985 For NPS use only I hereby certity that this property is included in the National Register Melorejayu Entered National Hegister Keeper of the National Register date 7-18-85- Attest: Chief of Registration GPO 894-785 date NPS Form 10-900-a (3-82) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form OMB No. 1024-0018 Exp. 10-31-84 For NPS use only received date entered Continuation sheet Lucian Newall House, Lynn Item number 8 Page 1 In 1847, he went into business for himself and was among the first shoemakers to build a factory in what is now Lynn's Central Business District. Later, he entered into partnership with Charles Tebbetts.

In 1875, Newhall nominally retired from manufacturing, although he remained active on various Boards of Directors of local businesses, clubs and charities. As with many other Lynn Quakers in the "Diamond District", Newhall' converted to Unitarianism during the mid-nineteenth century. Following Lucian Newhall's death in 1898, his widow Emma Dow (Ireson) Newhall continued to occupy the house until her death in The house was suoseguently purchased by Dr. Bernard and Doris Appel, who used it for Dr. Appel's medical offices as well as their residence until recent years. Doris Appel was a sculptor known for her medical history sculptures, which are found in institutional settings including the Boston University Medical School; she used the carriage house as a studio. The Appels occupied the house for approximately fifty years; it was recently divided into residential apartments.

WASO Form - 177 ("'R" June 1984) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET REr-# 85001516 Newhall, Lucian, House Essex County MASSACHUSETTS resubmission nomination by person or local government owner objection appeal Substantive Review: Reviewer's comments: sample -request JUN 2 | 1985 Working No._ Fed. Reg. Date:3/4/84 Date Due: 7/15/55-8/5/85 Action: ACCEPT 7-18-85 Entered in the -RETURN National BegFedefal Agency: -REJECT - appeal NR decision Recom./Criteria Reviewer . Discipline Date _ see continuation sheet Nomination returned for: _technical corrections cited below _substantive reasons discussed below 1. Name 2. Location 3. Classification Category Ownership Public Acquisition 4. Owner of Property 5. Location of Legal Description 6.

Representation in Existing Surveys Has this property been determined eligible? yes no 7. Description Condition excellent good fair deteriorated ruins unexposed Check one J unaltered altered Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance summary paragraph completeness clarity alterations/integrity dates boundary selection Status Accessible Present Use Check one -original site moved date 8. Significance Period Areas of Significance-Check and justify below Specific dates Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) Builder/Architect summary paragraph completeness clarity applicable criteria justification of areas checked relating significance to the resource context relationship of integrity to significance justification of exception other 9. Major Bibliographical References 10.

Geographical Data Acreage of nominated property Quadrangle name UTM References Verbal boundary description and justification 11. Form Prepared By 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: national state local State Historic Preservation Officer signature date title 13. Other L Maps L Photographs L Other Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to - Signed. - Date - Phone: _ Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet Lucian Newhall House 281 Ocean Street Lynn, Massachusetts 01902 Photographer and date: Location of negative: Owner Steve Harper 4/84 Photo number 1 of 1 Description of view: South and west elevations, with photographer facing northeast Property Name: Street Address: Community: Lucian Newhall House 281 Ocean Street Lynn, Mass.

01902 Photographer and date: Steve harper 7/84 Location of Negative: Owner Photo number Description of view: Carriage house, west elevation. Property name: Street address: Community: Lucian Newhall House 281 Ocean Street Iynn, Mass. 01902 Photographer and date: Steve Harper 7/84 Location of negativer Owner Photo number 3 of Description of view: Carriage house, south elevation/ Sile w/NR Tiynn Mistorical Bortety, Inr. CEIVED 125 GREEN STREET. LYNN. MASSACHUSETTS 01902 TELEPHONE 592-2465 MAR -7 1985 MASS. HIST. COMM. February 27, 1985 Ms. Sally Zimmerman Director of Planning Massachusetts Historic Comm. 294 Washington Street Boston, Ma 02100 Dear Ms. Zimmerman, I am writing on behalf of the Lynn Historical Society to support the proposal for nomination of the former Lucien Newhall residence, 80 Nahant Street, for Historic Certification and Restoration.

As it presently stands the house exterior is almost unchanged and is an authentic artifact of a well-to-do gentleman's residence during Lynn's rapid rise in prosperity, as part of the industrial boom after the Civil war. Mr. Newhall was himself representative of many of Lynn's leading citizens, men of Yankee stock whose new fortunes enabled them to do much for the city which had made them rich. With the current interest in the social history of America during the last 100 years, examples of architecture such as this do much more than words to ill- ustrate the life and times of the managerial classes. We also feel that it is important for the low self esteem of the city that its better attributes be recognized. It is easier for many to see the quality of a private house such as this than to comprehend the merits of an old brick factory where they may have worked at one time.

Time will change this attitude, of course, but revitalization of the city requires a change in the thinking of the population, and pride in their environment would surely help to bring this about. We hope, therefore, that this nomination will receive serious consideration. Sincerely, Faith kg Faith Magoun Director/Archivist c.a. Lynn Board of Zoning Appeals FM/fg MARY C. RUSSO ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Oity of Ognn, Massachusetta Office uf the Magr RECEIVED APR &0 1985 MASS. HIST. COMM CITY HALL 01901 (617) 598-4000 Antanio J. Marino Fagur Massachusetts Historical Commission Valerie A. Talmage Executive Director State Preservation Officer 80 Boylston Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116 April 22, 1985 Dear Ms. Talmage: This is to express our support for listing the Lucian Newhall House, 281 Ocean Street, Lynn, Massachusetts to the National Register of Historic Places.

The significance of this building is apparent from both the archi- tectural detail and style (Second Empire) and the date of its con- struction (est. 1865-1867) and continued use. The City of Lynn is proud to highlight and preserve its rich architectural heritage through significant listings such as these. We appreciate your support for this project. Please do not hesitate to call if you need any additional assistance. Sincerely, Antrut Mainis Mayor Antonio - Marino AJM/caa TSND OVIE The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of the Secretary of State Michael Joseph Connolly, Secretary Massachusetts Historical Commission Valerie A. Talmage Executive Director State Historic Preservation Officer May 31, 1985 Ms. Carol Shull, Chief National Park Service Department of Interior P.O. Box 37127 Washington, DC 20013-7127 Dear Ms.

Shull: Enclosed you will find the following nomination forms: Attleboro, Makepeace Building, 46 Pine Street. HPCA completed, #0445-83-MA-83-0440. Brookline, Richmond Court, 1209-1217 Beacon Street. Notification waived.. HPCA pending, #0405-83-0394. Lincoln, Lincoln Center Historic District, roughly bounded by Bedford, Lincoln, 0ld Lexington, Sandy Pond, Trapelo and Weston Roads. 59 properties. Lynn, Lucian Newhall House, 281 Ocean Street. HPCA pending, number not yet assigned. Al1 have been voted eligible by the State Review Board and have been signed by the State Historic Preservation Officer. Owners were notified of pending State Review Board consideration 30-75 days before the meeting and were afforded the opportunity to comment. Comments received to date are attached to the nomination forms. Sincerely, arah J. Dimmemean Sarah J.

Zimmerman Director, Preservation Planning Massachusetts Historical Commission SJZ/1s enclosures 80 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116 (617) 727-8470