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Otis, (First) Harrison Gray, House

Otis, (First) Harrison Gray, House is a historic place in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000539.

Boston, Suffolk County, MassachusettsListed December 30, 1970NRIS #70000539★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Otis, (First) Harrison Gray, House?

The First Harrison Gray Otis House is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 141 Cambridge Street in the West End of Boston, Massachusetts. The house, built in 1795–96, was the first of three houses built for Massachusetts politician Harrison Gray Otis to designs by Charles Bulfinch. It is notable as one of the earliest three-story brick houses that came to represent the Federal style of architecture, and its interiors show the influence of Robert Adam. The house is now the headquarters of Historic New England, a regional preservation organization, and is open year-round for tours.

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Listing details

Name
Otis, (First) Harrison Gray, House
City
Boston
County
Suffolk County
State
Massachusetts
Listed on the National Register
December 30, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000539
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.36154, -71.06462
When was Otis, (First) Harrison Gray, House listed on the National Register?

Otis, (First) Harrison Gray, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1970.

Where is Otis, (First) Harrison Gray, House located?

Otis, (First) Harrison Gray, House is located in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.36154, -71.06462. See the map above.

Is Otis, (First) Harrison Gray, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Otis, (First) Harrison Gray, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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