Mary Baker Eddy House (Lynn, Massachusetts) facts for kids
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Mary Baker Eddy House
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U.S. Historic district
Contributing property |
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The house circa 1880
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 Location in Massachusetts
Location in the United States
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| Location | 8 Broad St. Lynn, Massachusetts |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1870 |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| Part of | Diamond Historic District (ID96001040) |
| NRHP reference No. | 78000454 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | January 13, 2021 |
| Designated NHL | January 13, 2021 |
| Designated CP | November 22, 1996 |
The Mary Baker Eddy House is a special historic house museum located at 8 Broad Street in Lynn, Massachusetts. It was built in 1870 and 1871. This house was the home of Mary Baker Eddy from 1875 to 1882. Mary Baker Eddy was the person who started the Church of Christ, Scientist.
Today, the church owns this house. They keep it as a historic place. It helps people learn about Mary Baker Eddy's life and the early days of the church. In 2021, the house became a National Historic Landmark. This means it is a very important place in American history. It was also added to the Diamond Historic District in 1996.
About the House and Its History
The Mary Baker Eddy House is in a part of Lynn called the Diamond district. This area has many nice homes built in the 1800s. The house is on the south side of Broad Street. You can find it between Portland and Atlantic Streets.
It is a two-and-a-half-story house made of wood. It has a roof that slopes down to the front. The outside walls are covered with wooden boards called clapboard. The roof edges and gables have decorative supports. These are called Italianate brackets. The windows also have fancy tops with similar brackets.
The house was built around 1870 or 1871. It might have been built by the same person who built a house nearby. This is because they share some similar design features.
Mary Baker Eddy's Time in the House
Mary Glover bought the house in 1875. She later married Asa Gilbert Eddy in 1877. She lived in this house when her important book was published. The book was called Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. It came out in 1875.
In 1882, Mary and Asa Eddy moved to Boston. They first rented out this house, then later sold it. The local Christian Science church bought the house in 1902. In 1916, it was given to the Mother Church. Since 1906, the house has been a place for visitors to learn about the church's history.
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