Park Lodge facts for kids
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| Location | 257 Lawrence Street, Methuen, Massachusetts |
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| Built | 1900 |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/Craftsman |
| MPS | Methuen MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 84002414 |
| Added to NRHP | January 20, 1984 |
Park Lodge is a special old house in Methuen, Massachusetts. It's important because of its connection to a rich businessman and generous person named Edward Searles. His big estate, Pine Lodge, was very close by.
Edward Searles grew up in Methuen. He became very wealthy from working in textiles (making cloth) and railroads. He gave a lot of money and helped develop Methuen around the early 1900s. Park Lodge is a great example of his lasting impact on the town.
About Park Lodge
This house was built in 1910. It was designed by an architect named Henry Vaughan. The style of the house is called Craftsman. This style often uses natural materials and has a cozy, handcrafted look.
What Does It Look Like?
The main part of Park Lodge is two-and-a-half stories tall. It has a roof that slopes down on the sides, called a side-gable roof. On the left side, there's a smaller, one-and-a-half story section. In the front, a two-story part sticks out.
You'll find a porch with a flat roof (a shed-roof porch) in the corner to the left of the front part. The main door is in the far-left section of the house. The house is mostly covered in stucco, which is a type of plaster. The ends of the roof (the gables) have wooden shingles.
Why is it Important?
Park Lodge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. This is a list of places in the United States that are important to history.
When it was first listed, people thought the house might have parts of an even older farmhouse from around 1840. This older house belonged to Edward Searles' father, Jesse. However, we now know that Jesse Searles' original house was actually on the main Searles estate and was changed over time.
It's still possible that Park Lodge includes parts of an older building. Edward Searles was known for moving buildings around! After Edward Searles passed away in 1920, his family sold Park Lodge.
