National Register of Historic Places
Fessenden, Reginald A., House
Fessenden, Reginald A., House is a historic place in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on January 7, 1976, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 76000950.
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Fessenden, Reginald A., House
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About this place
What is Fessenden, Reginald A., House?
The Reginald A. Fessenden House is a historic house in the village of Chestnut Hill in Newton, Massachusetts. It was the residence from 1919 to his death in 1932 of the inventor Reginald A. Fessenden (1866–1932), called "the father of radio broadcasting," because he was the first to broadcast the human voice and music by radio. The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976 in recognition of Fessenden's accomplishments.
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Listing details
- Name
- Fessenden, Reginald A., House
- City
- Newton
- County
- Middlesex County
- State
- Massachusetts
- Listed on the National Register
- January 7, 1976
- NRIS reference number
- 76000950
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 42.34042, -71.17116
When was Fessenden, Reginald A., House listed on the National Register?
Fessenden, Reginald A., House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 7, 1976.
Where is Fessenden, Reginald A., House located?
Fessenden, Reginald A., House is located in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.34042, -71.17116. See the map above.
Is Fessenden, Reginald A., House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Fessenden, Reginald A., House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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