John Souther House

John Souther House
John Souther House
Location 43 Fairmont St., Newton, Massachusetts
Coordinates 42°20′59″N 71°11′24″W / 42.34972°N 71.19000°W / 42.34972; -71.19000Coordinates: 42°20′59″N 71°11′24″W / 42.34972°N 71.19000°W / 42.34972; -71.19000
Built 1883
Architectural style Queen Anne
MPS Newton MRA
NRHP Reference # 86001883[1]
Added to NRHP September 04, 1986

The John Souther House is a historic house at 43 Fairmont Street in Newton, Massachusetts. The 2-1/2 story wood frame house was built c. 1883 and is a well-preserved high style Queen Anne Victorian house. Its basically rectangular shape is rendered distinctive by varied size and placement of gable dormers, projecting sections, a turret, and rounded wall sections. Decoratively cut shingles are used to add texture to wall surfaces, the porch is ornately decorated. The property includes a period carriage house.[2]

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2008-04-15). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. "NRHP nomination for John Souther House". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2014-04-21.


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