National Register of Historic Places listings in Arlington, Massachusetts facts for kids

The town of Arlington, Massachusetts is home to many amazing places that are super old and important! These special spots are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is like a special club for buildings, areas, and objects that are important to American history. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized for its history, architecture, or what happened there. It also helps protect these places for future generations to enjoy.

Think of it like a Hall of Fame for historic buildings! In Arlington, many homes, churches, and even old businesses have earned a spot on this list. Let's explore some of these cool historic places!

Historic Buildings and Districts in Arlington

Arlington has many buildings and areas that tell stories from the past. Each one has a unique history!

Homes with History

Many of Arlington's historic places are old houses, each with its own story.

• Allyn House

Located at 94 Oakland Ave., this house was added to the list on September 27, 1985.

• Maria Bassett House

You can find this house at 8 College Ave. It became a historic place on September 27, 1985.

• Butterfield-Whittemore House

This house at 54 Massachusetts Ave. has been recognized since March 30, 1978.

• Call-Bartlett House

Found at 216 Pleasant St., this building joined the list on April 18, 1985.

• Cushman House

At 104 Bartlett Ave., the Cushman House was listed on April 18, 1985.

• Ephraim Cutter House

This house at 4 Water St. was added to the list on March 29, 1978.

• Gershom Cutter House

Located at 1146 Massachusetts Ave., this house became historic on November 12, 1999.

• Jefferson Cutter House

You can visit this house at 1 Whittemore Park. It was listed on January 23, 1992.

• Second A. P. Cutter House

This house at 89 Summer St. was added on April 18, 1985.

• Damon House

At 275 Broadway, the Damon House was recognized on April 18, 1985.

• Edmund Dwight House

This property at 5 Cambridge St. (which is partly in Winchester, Massachusetts) was listed on July 5, 1989.

• Kimball Farmer House

Located at 1173 Massachusetts Ave., this house joined the list on April 18, 1985.

• Fowle-Reed-Wyman House

This house at 64 Old Mystic St. was added on April 14, 1975.

• Edward Hall House

At 187 Pleasant St., this house was listed on April 18, 1985.

• Addison Hill House

This house at 83 Appleton St. was recognized on September 27, 1985.

• Edward Hornblower House and Barn

Found at 200 Pleasant St., this property was added on April 18, 1985.

• House at 45 Claremont Avenue

This house was listed on April 18, 1985.

• House at 5 Willow Court

This home was recognized on April 18, 1985.

• House at 5-7 Winter Street

This building was added to the list on April 18, 1985.

• W.W. Kimball House

Located at 13 Winter St., this house was listed on April 18, 1985.

• Capt. Benjamin Locke House

This house at 21 Appleton St. was recognized on July 21, 1978.

• William Prentiss House

At 252 Gray St., this house was added on September 27, 1985.

• Prentiss-Payson House

This house at 224-226 Pleasant St. was listed on April 18, 1985.

• William Proctor House

Found at 390 Massachusetts Ave., this house was recognized on April 18, 1985.

• Alfred E. Robindreau House

This house at 28 Lafayette St. was added on April 18, 1985.

• Robinson House

Located at 19 Winter St., this house was listed on April 18, 1985.

• Robinson-Lewis-G. F. Fessenden House

This house at 40 Westminster Ave. was recognized on April 18, 1985.

• Jason Russell House

At 7 Jason St., this important house was added on October 9, 1974.

• Ralph W. Shattuck House

This house at 274-276 Broadway was listed on September 27, 1985.

• Ella Mahalla Cutter Sterling House

Found at 93 Summer St., this house was recognized on April 18, 1985.

• Thomas Swadkins House

At 160 Westminster Ave., this house was added on April 18, 1985.

• Henry Swan House

This house at 418 Massachusetts Ave. was listed on September 27, 1985.

• Stephen Symmes Jr. House

Located at 215 Crosby St., this house was recognized on April 18, 1985.

• Taylor-Dallin House

At 69 Oakland Ave., this house was added on September 27, 1985.

• Whittemore House

This house at 267 Broadway was listed on April 18, 1985.

• Winn Farm

Found at 57 Summer St., this farmhouse (not a whole farm) was recognized on April 18, 1985.

Important Buildings and Structures

Beyond homes, other buildings and structures in Arlington are also historically significant.

• Arlington Coal & Lumber

This old business at 41 Park Ave. was listed on April 18, 1985.

• Arlington Gaslight Company

The building at 51 Grove St. (Town Yard) was added on April 18, 1985.

• Arlington Pumping Station

Located at Brattle Court off Brattle St., this station was recognized on April 18, 1985.

• Baptist Society Meeting House

This meeting house at 3-5 Brattle St. was listed on April 18, 1985.

• Calvary Methodist Church

The church at 300 Massachusetts Ave. became historic on June 23, 1983.

• Capitol Theater Building

This theater at 202-208 Massachusetts Ave. was added on April 18, 1985.

• Chapel of St. Anne

Located near 30 Claremont Ave., this chapel was listed on April 18, 1985. It's on the grounds of the Germaine Lawrence School.

• Greek Orthodox Church

The church at 735 Massachusetts Ave. was recognized on June 23, 1983.

• Highland Hose House

This old fire station at 1007 Massachusetts Ave. was added on April 18, 1985.

• Locke School

The school building at 88 Park Ave. was listed on September 27, 1985.

• Lt. Benjamin Locke Store

This building at 11-13 Lowell St. (now a house) was recognized on April 18, 1985.

• Milestone

This historic stone is at the intersection of Appleton St. and Paul Revere Rd. It was added on September 27, 1985.

• Mystic Dam

This dam, located between Lower and Upper Mystic Lakes, was listed on January 18, 1990. It connects Medford and Arlington.

• Old Schwamb Mill

Found at 17 Mill Lane and 29 Lowell St., this mill has been historic since October 7, 1971.

• Pleasant Street Congregational Church

This church at 75 Pleasant St., built in 1844, was listed on June 23, 1983.

• Prince Hall Mystic Cemetery

This cemetery on Gardner St. was added to the list on November 25, 1998.

• Warren Rawson Building

At 68-74 Franklin St., this building was recognized on September 27, 1985.

• Warren Rawson House

This house at 37-49 Park St. was listed on April 18, 1985.

• Russell Common

This row house at 2-10 Park Terrace was added on April 18, 1985. It's behind the stores on Massachusetts Ave.

• US Post Office-Arlington Main

The main post office at 10 Court St. became historic on June 18, 1986.

• Wayside Inn

Located at 393 Massachusetts Ave., this inn was listed on September 27, 1985.

Historic Districts: Areas with Many Stories

Sometimes, a whole neighborhood or area is historic because many important buildings are grouped together. These are called historic districts.

• Arlington Center Historic District

This important area is bounded by Massachusetts Ave. and Academy, Pleasant, and Maple Sts. It was first listed on July 18, 1974, and later expanded.

• Arlington Reservoir

The reservoir at Park Circle was recognized as a historic district on September 27, 1985.

• Kensington Park Historic District

This district is roughly bounded by Kensington Park, Brantwood, and Kensington Rds. It was listed on September 27, 1985.

• Mystic Valley Parkway

The Arlington part of this parkway runs along the Mystic River. It was added to the list on January 18, 2006, as part of a larger park system.

• Orvis Road Historic District

This district is roughly bounded by Massachusetts Ave. and Freeman, Randolph, and Newcomb Sts. on Orvis Rd. It was listed on September 27, 1985.

• Pierce Farm Historic District

This area is roughly bounded by Claremont and Oakland Aves. It became a historic district on September 27, 1985.