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Appleton, Nathan, Residence

Appleton, Nathan, Residence is a historic place in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 1977, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 77001541.

Boston, Suffolk County, MassachusettsListed December 22, 1977NRIS #77001541★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Appleton, Nathan, Residence?

The Nathan Appleton Residence, also known as the Appleton-Parker House, is a historic house located at 39–40 Beacon Street in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It was designated a National Historic Landmark for its association with revolutionary textile manufacturer Nathan Appleton (1779–1861), and as the site in 1843 of the wedding of his daughter Frances and poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The house is an excellent early 19th century design of Alexander Parris.

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Listing details

Name
Appleton, Nathan, Residence
City
Boston
County
Suffolk County
State
Massachusetts
Listed on the National Register
December 22, 1977
NRIS reference number
77001541
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.35725, -71.06628
When was Appleton, Nathan, Residence listed on the National Register?

Appleton, Nathan, Residence was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 1977.

Where is Appleton, Nathan, Residence located?

Appleton, Nathan, Residence is located in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.35725, -71.06628. See the map above.

Is Appleton, Nathan, Residence a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Appleton, Nathan, Residence is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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