Historic Home Open Houses - Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

Open Houses for Historic Homes in Metrowest Boston
Sunday, February 10, 2013

Please Note: Year built date is taken from MLS which is based on public record. 


Dedham

6 Marion Street Dedham, MA
8 room, 4 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1917
List Price: $699,000
OPEN: Feb 10 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Foxboro

80 Central Street, Foxboro, MA
8 room, 3 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1900
List Price: $269,900
OPEN: Feb 10 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Franklin

34 Corbin Street, Franklin, MA
5 room, 3 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: unknown
List Price: $239,000
OPEN: Feb 10 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Norwood

39 Austin Street, Norwood, MA
8 room, 4 bedroom Gambrel /Dutch
Year Built: 1914
List Price: $375,000
OPEN: Feb 10 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM

Walpole

585 Common Street, Walpole, MA
8 room, 5 bedroom Colonial
Year Built: 1911
List Price: $389,900
OPEN: Feb 10 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Wellesley

28 Crescent Street, Wellesley, MA
9 room, 4 bedroom Farmhouse
Year Built: 1875
List Price: $1,150,000
OPEN: Feb 10 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Defining the Details: Barge Board

Have you ever driven along a street and seen beautiful trim along the roof line shaped in the form of  shamrocks, gingerbread or other decorative styles? This decoration is called barge board. You will also see it referred to as decorated verge boards. It is typically attached to the gables of the house.

Barge board on historic homes  is made from wooden planks. Today you may see reproductions made from composite materials.

Board board is most likely to be found on a Tudor, Gothic Revival or Queen Anne style home. In Massachusetts you will likely find barge board on Greek and Gothic Revival style homes in the mid to later 19th century and on Queen Anne style homes in the late 19th century and early 20th century.

Historic Houses in Westwood - By the Numbers

Ever wonder just how many antique homes there are in Westwood, Massachusetts?

Here's a look by the numbers:

Single Family Homes
1900 - 1930: 306
1850-1899: 33
1800 - 1849: 51
1750 - 1799: 22
1700 - 1749: 7
Before 1700: 1

The oldest house in Westwood according to public record was built in 1680.  The house with this honor is 955 High Street. Three other homes come in second, all having been built in 1700. They include 46 Washington Street, 284 Nahatan Street and 5 Wight Lane.

Multi-Family Homes
1900 - 1930: 26
1850-1899: 3
1800 - 1849: 2
1750 - 1799: 3
1700 - 1749: 0
Before 1700: 0

Please note: This information is taken from public record. Public record dates are often at variance with year built dates on record with local or state historical commissions.