Sunday, August 13, 2023

New England's National Historic Landmarks: Massachusetts


The National Register of Historic Places contains more than 85,000 sites, but only some 2,500 of them have been listed as National Historic Landmarks. New England is home to hundreds of these particularly significant structures, objects and places.

Above:
The Great Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

MASSACHUSETTS
Oliver Hastings House, Cambridge

This Greek Revival house was built in 1844 as the home of businessman Oliver Hastings. The building is recognized for its elegant curved bays and elaborate wrought iron balcony railings.