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AUG 0 4 1989 1266 1. FORM B - BUILDING MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 80 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MA 02116 HUU 4 198 FORM NO. AREA Highland Ave- 145 Sonerville SS 140 Highland Avenue ric Name Walter S. Barnes & issa E. Barnes Present residence Original residence LIPTION Sketch Map: Draw map showing property's location in relation to nearest cross streets and/or geographical features. Indicate all buildings between inventoried property and nearest intersection (s). Indicate north ca. 1835-95 Somerville Journal Stick Styla/Queen Anne unknown eu vitect Exterior Wall Fabric ciapboard outbuildings none See attached assessor's map.
Z E N UTM REFERENCE 19 - 326/370 - 4694/780 USGS QUADRANGLE SCALE Boston North 1:25,000 Ma jor Alterations (with dates)none condition good Moved no Date n/a Acr eage lass than once acre Setting Situated on south side of heavily traveled main transportatior route through Somerville, mixed residential and commercial surrounds Recorded by Beisy Friedberg, Preseryation Planner Organization Mass Historical Cornission Date June 1985 NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA STATEMENT (if applicable) 140 Highland Avenue is an intact Stick Style/Queen Anne Style residence, one of the few such unaltered examples in Somerville. The property is associated with public servant Robert Luce. It was his residence during the peak of his career as a state respresentative and congressman. Retaining integrity of Highland Avenue fulfills criteria B and C of the National Register of Historic Places on the local level.
ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE Describe important architectural features and evaluate in terms of other buildings within the community. 140 Highland Avenue is an excellent of Queen Anne style. A variety of dormers, bays, porches, and chimneys contribute to the building's symmetrical appearance. Gables are set into a steep hipped roof punctuated by a half round window in a central gable. The entry is sheltered by a brace-supported shed-roofed porch. This house is included in the somerville MRA because it is an outstanding example of itsQueen Anne Style. It was well preserved through the years, and has withstood the expansion of the main East to West route (throughout the 19th century) thatpasses through Samerville. IISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE Explain the role owners played in local or state history and how the uilding relates to the development of the conmunity.
140 Highland Avenue's most distinguished resident was politician Robert Luce, who lived in the house between1903and his death in 1945. The Honorable Robert Luce won the admiration of his peers as well as the citizens of Massachusetts as a statemen in the broadest sense. Robert Luce, born in Maine on December 2, 1862, moved with his family to Somerville in 1874. Upon graduation from Harvard in 1882, Luce associated himself with several Boston newspapers and periodiacals. In 1888, he started the Press Clipping Bureau, which became his main concern. In 1908, he passed the bar examination and soon engaged in the practice of law. He soon gained a reputation as one of the most eloquent and learned speakers in Massachusetts, and entered politics in 1826. After nine terms as state representative from Somerville, Luce was elected Lieutenanat Governor in 1911 during his state review.
Luce was known as an advocate of public welfare issues. The property's first owner was Walter S. Barnes who was involved in the paper boxes business in Boston. BLIOGRAPHY and/or REFERENCES Somerville Journal Harvard College Library Boston Globe Boston Herald American somerville Past and Present INVENTORY FORM CONTINUATION SHEET MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION Office of the Secretary, Boston Community: SOMERVILLE AUG 4 1989 Form No: 146 Property Name: Walter S. Barnes Indicate each item on inventory form which is being continued below. Historical Significance (Continued) In the U. S. House of Respresentatives, where he served from 1919 to 1934 and 1936 to 1940, Mr. Luce became the ranking member of. the committees on banking, world war veterans and library. He was a regent of the Smithsonian Institute from 1929 to 1931.
Staple to Inventory form at bottom HIGHLAND AVE REG.LOT B 20s - 126.23 L REG.LOT A 5695. 191 S0 LOT }- 34120 985 IXFORD ST. 3415 LOT 543 LOT 2 -EY ST OT 26 631 - 00 ST 140 Highand Ave # 146 Hhghland Avenue l"=100 Someiville (URA), Ma AUG 40 198 A1113CT 57508 :45760#132105 i6450 er 3300 10,760 * 14,2210 2920 FIRST CHURCH N SOMERV: UNITARIAN 16,606 37.14 20 50 80 60 83.92 40.00 4400 - LOT 4725 - 3547g 40000 2,46 3750 38290 4800$ 2000 13. 13663 6250 - 3 PTLOT. 6220 OT 3 000 3000 LOT & -38 0 : LOT124 LOT 23 5000 - LOT 22 5000- LOT 21 5000 - 8 LOT-3L 4198 L0T 29 4635 12. LLOT 30 LOT 3 4553 -1 3 LOI PT.
LOTF: 3406- 12.31 LOT1 PT.LON 6000 LOT& 5000- LOT 19 3000- 120230 4089 3750$ 00-e- 84350 PT.6 :2 6467 846- LOT- 5000- 00.00 LOT io 5000- LOT 1I 40307 1= LOT 18 B35T0 OT I 5575 LOT PT LOTIiS & LOT 15 32600 11071 LOT M 55236 300 LOT I 3650 LOT 35066 LOT 3! 10201E LOT (LOT A 1325408 13161 - 45112 42 239.7 LOT E A3920 LOTG LOTS F 3556 LOT NA PT. LOT 6 3509 0 ERELOTE 3000E 1600 5309 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET REQUESTED ACTION: NOMINATION PROPERTY NAME: Barnes, Walter S.
and Melissa E., House MULTIPLE NAME: Somerville MPS STATE & COUNTY: MASSACHUSETTS, Middlesex DATE RECEIVED: DATE OF 16TH DAY: DATE OF WEEKLY LIST: 8/04/89 8/31/89 DATE OF PENDING LIST: 8/15/89 DATE OF 45TH DAY: 9/18/89 REFERENCE NUMBER: 89001266 NOMINATOR: STATE REASONS FOR REVIEW: APPEAL: N DATA PROBLEM: N LANDSCAPE: N LESS THAN 50 YEARS: OTHER: N PDIL: N PERIOD: N PROGRAM UNAPPROVED: REQUEST: N SAMPLE: N SLR DRAFT: Y NATIONAL: N N N COMMENT WAIVER: ACCEPT RETURN REJECT 9/18/8% DATE ABSTRACT/SUMMARY COMMENTS: she pentence abrut acistlemiddee-way. RECOM. /CRITERIA Returu DISCIPLINFGelu DATE stistery Pleasechech date for sape,s, inlitic, DOCUMENTATION see attached comments Y/N see attached SIR Y/N boru 1/862 pleaseenorte mypa. ?
CLASSIFICATION _count resource type STATE/FEDERAL AGENCY CERTIFICATION FUNCTION historic current DESCRIPTION architectural classification materials descriptive text SIGNIFICANCE Period Areas of Significance--Check and justify below Specific dates Builder/Architect Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) _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 BIBLIOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHICAL DATA acreage UTMS verbal boundary description boundary justification ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION/PRESENTATION sketch maps OTHER COMMENTS USGS maps photographs presentation Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to Phone (202) 343-9670 sian0s., Bp Sue Date 9/08/89 HUC 1= 1903 126% FORM B - BUILDING MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 80 BOYLSTON STREEI BOSTON, MA 02116 Photo (3"x3" or 3"x5", black and white) Indicate address of property on back of photo.
Staple to left side of form. Sketch Map: Draw map showing property's location in relation to nearest cross streets and/or geographical features. Indicate all buildings setween inventoried property and nearest intersection(s). Indicate north AREA Highland Ave. FORM NO. 145 Town Sonerville Address 140 Highland Avenue Historic Name Walter 3. Barnes & Melissa E. Barnes Use: Present resicence Original residence DESCRIPTION Date ca. 1835-95 Source Somerville Journal style Stick Styla/Queen Anne Architect unknown Exterior Wall Fabric clanboard Outbuildings none Major Alterations (with dates) none See attached assessor's map.
UTM REFERENCE USGS QUADRANGLE SCALE Z E N 19 - 326/370 - 4694/780 Boston North 1:25,000 Condition good Moved" no Date n/a Acreage less than once acre Setting Situated on south side of heavily traveled main transportation route through Somerville, mixed residential and commercial surrounds Recorded by Betsy Friedbers, Preservation Planner Organization Mass "istorical Cornission Date June 1985 JAN 23 19S. NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA STATEMENT (if applicable) 140 Highland Avenue is an intact Stick Style/Queen Anne Style residence, one of the few such unaltered examples in Somerville. Retaining integrity of location, design, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association, 140 Highland Avenue fulfills Criteria C of the National Register of Historic Places at the local level.
ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE Describe important architectural features and evaluate in terms of other buildings within the conmunity. 140 Highland Avenue is an excellant example of Queen Anne Style. A variety of dormers, bays, porches, and chimneys contribute to the building's symmetrical appearance. Gables are set into a steep hipped roof punctuated by a half round window in a central gable. The entry is sheltered by a brace-supported shed-roofed porch. This house is included in the Somerville MRA because it is an outstanding example of its Queen Anne Style. It was well preserved through the years, and has withstood the expansion of the main East to West route (throughout the 19th century) that passes through Somerville. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE Explain the role owners played in local or state history and how the building relates to the development of the conmunity.
The property's first owner was Walter S. Barnes who was involved in the paper boxes business in Boston. 140 Highland Avenue's most distinguished resident, however, was politician Robert Luce, who lived in the house between 1903 and his death in1945. The Honorable Robert Luce won the admiration of his peers as well as the citizens of Massachusetts as a statesman in the broadest sense. Robert Luce, born in Maine anitetesian in he bro on December 2, 1862, moved with his family to Somerville in 1874. Upon graduation from Harvard in 1882, Luce associated himself with several Boston newspapers and periodicals. In 1888, he started the Press Clipping Bureau, which became his main concern. He soon gained a reputation as one of the most eloquent nt bp and learned speakers in Massachusetts, and entered politics in 1893. In 1908, he . passed.
the bar examination and soon engaged in the practice of law. After nine terms as state representative from Somerville, Luce was elected Lieutenant Governor in 1911 during his state review. Luce was known as an advocate of public welfare issues. (continued) BIBLIOGRAPHY and/or REFERENCES Somerville Journal Harvard College Library Boston Globe Boston Herald American Somerville Past and Present 1903 INVENTORY FORM CONTINUATION SHEET MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION Office of the Secretary, Boston Community : SOMERVILLE Form No: 146 Property Name: Walter 5. Barnes Indicate each item on inventory form which is being continued belaw. Historical Significance (Continued) In the U. S. House of Respresentatives, where he served from 1919 to 1934 and 1936 to 1940, Mr. Luce became the ranking member of. the committees on banking, world war veterans andlibrary.
He was a regent of the Smithsonian Institute from 1929 to 1931. Staple to Inventory form at bottom HIGHLAND AVE REG.LOT B 600s- AAL 126.25 REG.LOT A 569576- I9 S0 LOT 5412- LOT 3985 OXFORD ST. LOT 5439 3ERKELEY ST. LOT 25 4544 - LOT 26 LJ 4631 - LOT 3800 10 LOT A 4671 VON ST IURCH 140 Highland Ave Somewville (MRA), Ma # 146 trghland Avenue 1=100 AUG ao 1989 57508 45750 43240 76450 .39- 10,760 1L2210 124.S FIRST CHURCH M SOMERY UNITARIAN 18,606 - 38.36 37.14 +95: 60 $5.92 40.00 = LOT 2.480 4000|4 4000- 3750 3829 4400 4725 * 4000 97.70 O" - M7 " 00-1 0 N.Si 6250 - = PT.-LIOT 4 PT.LOT3 EE 5300 PTO0: PT.OT 6467 6418 - 130.
1013 OT 3 6000- 1000 00.01 LOT LOT LOT 5000- LoT 10 5000 0 LOT I 1935 PT.L 30 _O LOT24 8000 - LOT 23 5000- LOT 22 5000 - LOT 21 5000 - LOT Z0 5000 100 LOT 19 5000- g LOT LOT I & PT LOTIIS E 5380 LOT 15 82600 LOT 55286 LOT 29 4835g ILOT 3Q LOT-3L LOT 32 E45534 OT 3 2|LDT 34 878.6 g; 42364 ELOT355 4089 - LOT 1 LMILOT 3650 g 35066 LOT =ILOT B 344003 1325465 3161 31 PT. LOT F 602 LOT E LOT & & PT. : LOTS F& 5 3556 LOT HA PT1OT 6 3509 g OF LOT -m62o5 - C REGLOTB 13A0005 1600 255.7 5305 - NPS Form 10-900-e (8-86) United States Department of the Interior NationalPark Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number Page - OMB Approvel No. 1024-0018 Multiple Resource Area Thematic Group Name State Somerville MPS Middlesex County, MASSACHUSETTS Nomination/Type of Review Date/Signature 11.
Adams--Magoun House Entered in the satoa 1aetotoKeeper AlouaBzun 0/0184 Attest 12. Bacon, Clifton, House S.rL13. Barnes, Walter S. and Melissa E., Substantive Review Entered 1n the Nat1onal BegistofReeper 6 Aulosezu 9/18/64 Attest foneeper Bithy Sause 3/8/70 14. Brackett, S.E., House Entered in the Nationa1 Beglster Keeper AiluByun 2/11/64 Attest 15. Broadray entor HIIL Congegestgpab to AkEper Aueru Bge 1/8/64 National Register Attest 16. Brooks, James H., House Entered in the National Begiater Thesopor AuloueByen 2lo64 Attest 17. Central Library Entered in the National Register Heoper AulouesByun 2/18/) Attest 18. Cliff, Z.E., House Entered in the National Regiater eeper . Zelreyu 2/14/64 Attest 19. Cook, Thomas, House Entered in the National Regieter theper AelmeBye 9/18/64 Attest 20.
Cooper--Davenport Tavern Wing Entered in the National Reglater /Keeper SeloeByur 9/18/k9 Attest UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET REQUESTED ACTION: RESUBMISSION PROPERTY Barnes, Walter S. and Melissa E., House NAME: MULTIPLE Somerville MPS NAME: STATE & COUNTY: MASSACHUSETTS, Middlesex DATE RECEIVED: DATE OF 16TH DAY: DATE OF WEEKLY LIST: 1/23/90 DATE OF PENDING LIST: DATE OF 45TH DAY: REFERENCE NUMBER: 89001266 NOMINATOR: STATE DETAILED EVALUATION: Y X ACCEPT RETURN REJECT 3/8/90 DATE ABSTRACT/SUMMARY COMMENTS: 3/09/90 residence Locally pignificant Queen Aemne fuitial reter conmente addressed.
RECOM./CRITERIA_ REVIEWER ( aceept C DISCIPLINE ercluitestenal Nistory 318/90 DOCUMENTATION see attached comments Y/N see attached SLR Y/N CLASSIFICATION count -resource type STATE/FEDERAL AGENCY CERTIFICATION FUNCTION historic DESCRIPTION current architectural classification materials descriptive text SIGNIFICANCE Period Areas of Significance--Check and justify below Specific dates Builder/Architect Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) 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 BIBLIOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHICAL DATA acreage UTMS verbal boundary description boundary justification ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION/PRESENTATION sketch maps -USGS mapsphotographs presentation OTHER COMMENTS Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to Phone Signed Date 140 Highland 1.
140 Highland Auc 3 Samal illihe* 4.1980 5. Sonasuille Culy Hell lookg sowhead 7.*146 Barses Walter se + Mellssa Fn, Hase Sernerville MRA, Ma Please refer to the map in the Multiple Property Cover Sheet for this property Multiple Property Cover Sheet Reference Number: 64500253