Stephen Symmes Jr. House

The Stephen Symmes Jr. House is a historic house in Arlington, Massachusetts. It is built on land that was held in the Symmes family since 1703, when it was purchased from a Native American.

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Type: Building
Description: building in Massachusetts, United States
Also known as: “Stephen Symmes, Jr. House”
Address: 215 Crosby Street

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Maria Bassett House and Bishop School.

Maria Bassett House

Building

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The Maria Bassett House is a historic house in Arlington, Massachusetts. Built c. 1850–70, it is one of the oldest houses in northwestern Arlington, and a particularly grand example of Italianate architecture. Maria Bassett House is situated 1,100 feet southeast of Stephen Symmes Jr. House.

Bishop School

School

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Bishop School is situated 2,100 feet south of Stephen Symmes Jr. House.

Mystic Dam

Dam

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The Mystic Dam are a historic dam and gatehouse between Lower and Upper Mystic Lakes in the suburbs north of Boston, Massachusetts. The dam was built in 1864–65 by the Charlestown Water Commission as part of a water supply system. Mystic Dam is situated 1,900 feet east of Stephen Symmes Jr. House.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Arlington and Wedgemere Historic District.

Arlington

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Arlington is a town of 46,000 people in Massachusetts. It is a largely residential town; many of its residents are employed in Cambridge, Boston and surrounding towns.

Wedgemere Historic District

Neighborhood

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The Wedgemere Historic District encompasses the largest single 19th-century residential development of Winchester, Massachusetts. It is one of the town's largest surviving 19th-century residential subdivisions, with a concentration of high-quality residences built between about 1890 and 1920.