Rev. Samuel Woodward House

The Rev. Samuel Woodward House is a historic house located at 19 Concord Road in Weston, Massachusetts. Built in 1753, it is a well-preserved example of mid-18th century Georgian architecture. It has also been home to a succession of people significant to the history of the town. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976,[1] and was included in Weston's Boston Post Road Historic District in 1983.[2]

Rev. Samuel Woodward House
Location19 Concord Road,
Weston, Massachusetts
Coordinates42°22′5″N 71°18′21″W
Area2 acres (0.81 ha)
Built1753 (1753)
Architectural styleGeorgian
Part ofBoston Post Road Historic District (ID83009783)
NRHP reference No.76000283[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPOctober 8, 1976
Designated CPFebruary 11, 1983

Description and history

The Woodward House stands just west of the main cluster of buildings making up Weston village's commercial heart. It is located on the north side of Concord Road, just north of its junction with Boston Post Road, and roughly opposite the end of Fiske Lane. It is a typical Georgian colonial house, 2-1/2 stories in height, with a gabled roof, central chimney, and clapboarded exterior. It has five bays on the front facade, with a central entry. The entry has been projected (a likely later addition) to provide a vestibule area under a gabled roof. The entry is framed by pilasters and a modest entablature; the gable above is pedimented.[2]

The house was built in 1753 by Reverend Samuel Woodward, the town's second minister, on land he purchased in 1752. The house is believed to incorporate elements of an older house, probably built by the previous landowner, William Smith. In addition to Rev. Woodward, the house has also been occupied by his successor, Rev. Samuel Kendal. Kendal sold the house to Artemas Ward, Jr., a prominent local lawyer and politician who lived in the house next door. Ward sold this house in 1797 to Dr. Amos Bancroft, who was the town physician for many years, and was active in local town government. It was owned for over 100 years by the Fiske family.[2]

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. "NRHP nomination and MACRIS inventory record for Rev. Samuel Woodward House". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2014-03-18.
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