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

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The city of Quincy, Massachusetts is home to many amazing places that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These special places are recognized for their history, architecture, or importance to the country. Think of it like a Hall of Fame for buildings and sites!

Many of these historic spots are connected to famous people, like two former presidents of the United States, or show how people lived and worked a long time ago. Let's explore some of these cool places in Quincy!

Homes of Famous Presidents

Quincy is super special because it's where two U.S. Presidents were born! Their childhood homes are now protected historic sites.

John Adams Birthplace

The home where John Adams was born.

This simple house at 133 Franklin Street is where John Adams, the second President of the United States, was born in 1735. It's a great example of a colonial-era home. Imagine a future president growing up in this very house! It became a protected site on October 15, 1966.

John Quincy Adams Birthplace

The birthplace of John Quincy Adams.

Right next door, at 141 Franklin Street, is the birthplace of John Quincy Adams, the sixth U.S. President. He was born here in 1767. This house is also a historic landmark, recognized on the same day as his father's home. It's amazing to see where two presidents started their lives!

Adams National Historical Park

The Old House at Adams National Historical Park.

The Adams National Historical Park is a larger area that includes the homes of four generations of the Adams family. This includes the "Old House" at 135 Adams Street, where both John Adams and John Quincy Adams lived later in their lives. It's like a time capsule showing how this important family lived for many years. It was listed on October 15, 1966.

Important Buildings and Public Places

Quincy has many other buildings that tell stories about its past, from schools to churches and even old fire stations.

Adams Academy

Adams Academy, an old school building.

The Adams Academy at 8 Adams Street was a famous school founded in 1872. It was named after President John Adams, who wanted a school for boys in Quincy. It's a beautiful building that shows the importance of education in the city's history. It was listed on September 6, 1974.

Thomas Crane Public Library

The beautiful Thomas Crane Public Library.

The Thomas Crane Public Library at 40 Washington Street is not just a place for books; it's a stunning piece of architecture! It was built in the late 1800s and is known for its unique design. It's a great example of how important libraries were, and still are, to communities. This library became a historic site on October 18, 1972.

United First Parish Church

The United First Parish Church, also known as the "Church of the Presidents."

The United First Parish Church at 1266 Hancock Street is often called the "Church of the Presidents" because both John Adams and John Quincy Adams, along with their wives, are buried in a crypt beneath the church. It's a very important historical and religious building in Quincy. It was listed on December 30, 1970.

Quincy Town Hall

Quincy Town Hall, a historic government building.

The Quincy Town Hall at 1305 Hancock Street is where many important decisions for the city have been made over the years. It's a grand building that represents the civic heart of Quincy. It was recognized as a historic place on January 11, 1980.

Central Fire Station

The Central Fire Station in Quincy.

The Central Fire Station at 26 Quincy Avenue is an interesting example of older public service buildings. It shows how fire departments operated in the past and how their buildings were designed. It was listed on September 20, 1989.

Historic Landscapes and Unique Sites

Beyond buildings, some natural areas and special structures in Quincy are also considered historic.

Blue Hills Reservation Parkways

A scenic road in the Blue Hills Reservation.

The Blue Hills Reservation Parkways include beautiful roads like Chickatawbut Road. These parkways were designed to offer scenic drives through the Blue Hills Reservation, a large park area. They are part of a bigger system of parks around Boston and were listed on August 11, 2003.

Chickatawbut Observation Tower

The Chickatawbut Observation Tower.

Located on Chickatawbut Road, the Chickatawbut Observation Tower offers amazing views of the surrounding area. It's a cool spot to visit and see Quincy from above! This tower was listed on September 25, 1980.

Quincy Granite Railway

A section of the old Granite Railway bed.

The Granite Railway was America's first commercial railroad! It was built in 1826 to transport granite from Quincy's quarries to build monuments like the Bunker Hill Monument. The surviving sections, like the one on Bunker Hill Lane, are a reminder of this important engineering feat. It was listed on October 15, 1973.

Quincy Granite Railway Incline

The incline of the Granite Railway.

Part of the same railway system, the Quincy Granite Railway Incline on Mullin Avenue was a special sloped section where granite blocks were moved up and down. It's another fascinating piece of early American industrial history, listed on June 19, 1973.

Moswetuset Hummock

Moswetuset Hummock, a historic Native American site.

Moswetuset Hummock is a small hill near Squantum Street that has a very long history. It was an important meeting place for Native American tribes, especially the Massachusett people, long before European settlers arrived. It was listed on July 1, 1970.

Mount Wollaston Cemetery

A memorial at Mount Wollaston Cemetery.

Mount Wollaston Cemetery at 20 Sea Street is not just a burial ground; it's a historic landscape. It was designed in the "rural cemetery" style, which means it's also a beautiful park-like space for people to visit and reflect. It was listed on February 18, 1994.

Quincy Shore Drive

Quincy Shore Drive along the coast.

Quincy Shore Drive is a scenic road that runs along the coast, offering beautiful views of Boston Harbor. It's part of a larger system of parkways designed for recreation and enjoyment of nature. It was listed on June 23, 2003.

Other Interesting Places

Quincy has many other historic homes and buildings, each with its own story. Some of these include:

Arthur Alden House at 24 Whitney Road, listed in 1989.
Randolph Bainbridge House at 133 Grandview Avenue, listed in 1989.
George A. Barker House at 74 Greenleaf Street, listed in 1989.
Henry F. Barker House at 103 Greenleaf Street, listed in 1989.
Barnes House at 183 Pine Street, listed in 1989.
William R. Bateman House at 148 Monroe Road, listed in 1989.
Baxter Street Historic District, a whole neighborhood listed in 1989.
Baxter-King House at 270 Adams Street, listed in 1989.
Bethany Congregational Church at 8 Spear Street, listed in 1989.
Brown-Hodgkinson House at 42 Bicknell Street, listed in 1989.
Building at 1-7 Moscow Street, listed in 1989.
Building at 51 Hunt Street, listed in 1989.
Charles H. Burgess House at 17 Whitney Road, listed in 1989.
Frank Burgess House at 355 Highland Avenue, listed in 1989.
Clarence Burgin House at 95 President's Lane, listed in 1989.
Christ Church at 14 Quincy Street, listed in 1989.
Christ Church Burial Ground at 54–60 School Street, listed in 1989.
Coddington School at 26-44 Coddington Street, listed in 1989.
Cranch School at 270 Whitwell Street, listed in 1984.
Frank W. Crane House at 11 Avon Way, listed in 1989.
Noah Curtis House at 313 Franklin Street, listed in 1989.
Thomas Curtis House at 279 Franklin Street, listed in 1989.
Dr. Frank Davis House at 25 Elm Street, listed in 1989.
Russell M. Dicey House at 56 Pope Street, listed in 1989.
Solon Dogget House at 50 Union Street, listed in 1989.
Dorothy Q Apartments at 36 Butler Road, listed in 1989.
Elks Building at 1218-1222 Hancock Street, listed in 1989.
Faxon House at 310 Adams Street, listed in 1989.
First Baptist Church of Wollaston at 187 Warren Avenue, listed in 1989.
Forbes Hill Standpipe on Reservoir Road, listed in 1990.
Fore River Club House at Follett and Beechwood Streets, listed in 1989.
Furnace Brook Parkway, listed in 2004.
Glover House at 249 E. Squantum Street, listed in 1989.
Granite Trust Company at 1400 Hancock Street, listed in 1989.
John Halloran House at 99 E. Squantum Street, listed in 1989.
Hancock Cemetery on Hancock Street, listed in 1982.
Hardwick House at 59-61 Spear Street, listed in 1989.
House at 105 President's Lane, listed in 1989.
House at 15 Gilmore Street, listed in 1989.
House at 20 Sterling Street, listed in 1989.
House at 23-25 Prout Street, listed in 1989.
House at 25 High School Avenue, listed in 1989.
House at 32 Bayview Avenue, listed in 1989.
House at 92 Willard Street, listed in 1989.
House at 94 Grandview Avenue, listed in 1989.
David L. Jewell House at 48 Grandview Avenue, listed in 1989.
Edward J. Lennon House at 53 Taber Street, listed in 1989.
Lyon's Turning Mill on Ricciuti Drive, listed in 1980.
Edwin W. Marsh House at 17 Marsh Street, listed in 1989.
Masonic Temple at 1156 Hancock Street, listed in 1989.
Massachusetts Fields School at Rawson Road and Beach Street, listed in 1990.
Herman McIntire House at 55 Dixwell Avenue, listed in 1989.
Edward Miller House at 36 Miller Stile Road, listed in 1990.
Munroe Building at 1227-1259 Hancock Street, listed in 1989.
John R. Nelson House at 4 Brunswick Street, listed in 1989.
New England Telephone Building at 10 Merrymount Road, listed in 1989.
Newcomb Place at 109 Putnam Street, listed in 1989.
Nightengale House at 24 Quincy Street, listed in 1989.
J. Martin Nowland House at 31 Edgemere Road, listed in 1989.
C. F. Pettengill House at 53 Revere Road, listed in 1989.
Pinkham House at 79 Winthrop Avenue, listed in 1989.
Pratt-Faxon House at 75 Faxon Lane, listed in 1989.
Quincy Electric Light and Power Company Station at 76 Field Street, listed in 1989.
Quincy Homestead at 34 Butler Road, listed in 1970.
Quincy Point Fire Station at 615 Washington Street, listed in 1994.
Quincy Police Station at 442 Southern Artery, listed in 1990.
Quincy Savings Bank at 1370 Hancock Street, listed in 1989.
Quincy School at 94 Newbury Avenue, listed in 1983.
Josiah Quincy House at 20 Muirhead Street, listed in 1976.
Jonathan Dexter Record House at 39-41 Grandview Avenue, listed in 1989.
Timothy Reed House at 284 Adams Street, listed in 1989.
Alfred H. Richards House at 354 Highland Avenue, listed in 1989.
Salem Lutheran Church (now Faith Lutheran Church) at 199 Granite Street, listed in 1989.
George A. Sidelinger House at 19 Avon Way, listed in 1989.
A. C. Smith & Co. Gas Station at 117 Beale Street, listed in 1994.
South Junior High School at 444 Granite Street, listed in 1989.
Seth Spear Homestead at 47-49 Spear Street, listed in 1989.
US Post Office-Quincy Main at 47 Washington Street, listed in 1986.
Charles E. White House at 101 Billings Road, listed in 1989.
John Winthrop, Jr. Iron Furnace Site at 61 Crescent Street, listed in 1977.
Wollaston Branch, Thomas Crane Public Library at 41 Beale Street, listed in 1989.
Wollaston Congregational Church at 47-57 Lincoln Avenue, listed in 2008.
Wollaston Fire Station at 111 Beale Street, listed in 1989.
Wollaston Theatre at 14 Beale Street, listed in 1989.
Wollaston Unitarian Church at 155 Beale Street, listed in 1989.
Woodward Institute (Woodward School for Girls) at 1098 Hancock Street, listed in 1989.

Lost but Not Forgotten

Some historic places are no longer standing, but their memory is preserved.

S. H. Barnicoat Monuments at 114 Columbia Street was a site listed in 1989 but was later torn down for new buildings.
Charles Marsh House at 248 President's Lane was also listed in 1989 but was demolished for new development.
Solomon Nightengale House at 429 Granite Street was listed in 1989, but the house was either torn down or changed so much it's not recognizable.
Quincy Water Company Pumping Station at 106 Penn Street was listed in 1989 but was demolished and is now an empty lot.
Winfield House at 853 Hancock Street was listed in 1989, but the house burned down, and only a stairway remains.

Even though these places are gone, being listed on the National Register of Historic Places means their stories and importance are remembered.

Images for kids

Adams Building
Arthur Alden House
Randolph Bainbridge House
George A. Barker House
Henry F. Barker House
Barnes House
S. H. Barnicoat Monuments Site (demolished)
William R. Bateman House
Baxter Street Historic District
Baxter-King House
Bethany Congregational Church
Boston Harbor Islands Archeological District
Brown-Hodgkinson House
Building at 1-7 Moscow Street
Building at 51 Hunt Street
Charles H. Burgess House
Frank Burgess House
Clarence Burgin House
Christ Church
Christ Church Burial Ground
Coddington School
Cranch School
Frank W. Crane House
Noah Curtis House
Thomas Curtis House
Dr. Frank Davis House
Russell M. Dicey House
Solon Dogget House
Dorothy Q Apartments
Elks Building
Faxon House
First Baptist Church of Wollaston
Forbes Hill Standpipe
Fore River Club House
Furnace Brook Parkway
Glover House
Granite Trust Company
John Halloran House
Hancock Cemetery
Hardwick House
House at 105 President's Lane
House at 15 Gilmore Street
House at 20 Sterling Street
House at 23-25 Prout Street
House at 25 High School Avenue
House at 32 Bayview Avenue
House at 92 Willard Street
House at 94 Grandview Avenue
David L. Jewell House
Edward J. Lennon House
Lyon's Turning Mill
Charles Marsh House Site (demolished)
Edwin W. Marsh House
Masonic Temple
Massachusetts Fields School
Massachusetts Hornfels-Braintree Slate Quarry
Herman McIntire House
Edward Miller House
Munroe Building
John R. Nelson House
New England Telephone Building
Newcomb Place
Nightengale House
Solomon Nightengale House (torn down)
J. Martin Nowland House
C. F. Pettengill House
Pinkham House
Pratt-Faxon House
Quincy Electric Light and Power Company Station
Quincy Granite Railway Incline
Quincy Homestead
Quincy Point Fire Station
Quincy Police Station
Quincy Savings Bank
Quincy School
Quincy Shore Drive
Josiah Quincy House
Jonathan Dexter Record House
Timothy Reed House
Alfred H. Richards House
Salem Lutheran Church
George A. Sidelinger House
A. C. Smith & Co. Gas Station
South Junior High School
Seth Spear Homestead
US Post Office-Quincy Main
Charles E. White House
Winfield House Site (burned)
John Winthrop, Jr. Iron Furnace Site
Wollaston Branch, Thomas Crane Public Library
Wollaston Congregational Church
Wollaston Fire Station
Wollaston Theatre
Wollaston Unitarian Church
Woodward Institute

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