Edward Everett Hale House facts for kids
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Edward Everett Hale House
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U.S. Historic district
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 Location in Massachusetts
Location in the United States
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| Location | 12 Morley Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1841 |
| Built by | Kent, Benjamin |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Part of | Roxbury Highlands Historic District (ID89000147) |
| NRHP reference No. | 73000325 |
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| Added to NRHP | March 21, 1979 |
| Designated CP | February 22, 1989 |
The Edward Everett Hale House is a special old house in Boston, Massachusetts. It was built around 1841. This house is a great example of the Greek Revival architecture style. It is most famous because the well-known author and minister Edward Everett Hale lived here for 40 years. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. This means it's an important building worth protecting.
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What Makes the Edward Everett Hale House Special?
A Look at Its Design
The Edward Everett Hale House is a two-and-a-half-story building made of wood. It has a roof that slopes down on two sides. The outside is mostly covered with wooden boards called clapboards.
The front of the house is very grand. It has a large porch with four tall columns. These columns are in the Ionic style, which means they have scroll-like decorations at the top. The porch has a low, triangular roof above the columns. This style makes the house look like an ancient Greek temple.
The main entrance is in the middle of the front. It has windows on the sides and above the door. This design adds to the house's elegant look.
The House's Journey and Famous Resident
The house was built around 1841 by Benjamin Kent, a local builder. It was first located on Highland Street. This house is one of the best examples of Greek Revival style in Boston.
Later, between 1899 and 1906, the house was moved to its current spot on Morley Street. This move was done by Edward Everett Hale himself.
Edward Everett Hale was a very important person. He was a famous writer and a minister. He lived in this house from 1869 until he passed away in 1909. That's 40 years of history within these walls!
Who Was Edward Everett Hale?
Edward Everett Hale was born in Boston in 1822. He became a Unitarian minister and a very popular author. He wrote many stories, including "The Man Without a Country." This story was about a man who wished he had never been born in the United States. It became very famous during the American Civil War.
Hale was also a strong supporter of social causes. He worked to help people and improve society. His home became a place where he wrote, thought, and planned his important work.
Other Places to Explore
- Hale House is another home connected to Edward Everett Hale. It was his summer house.
