House at 25 Avon Street
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
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25 Avon Street is a historic house, and is significant as one of the more elaborate Queen Anne Victorian houses in the town of Wakefield, Massachusetts.
House at 25 Avon Street | |
House at 25 Avon Street | |
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| Location | 25 Avon St., Wakefield, Massachusetts |
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| Coordinates | 42°30′15″N 71°4′29″W |
| Built | 1889 |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne, Shingle Style |
| MPS | Wakefield MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 89000731[1] |
| Added to NRHP | July 06, 1989 |
Description and history
The 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame house was built c. 1889, and has a combination of Queen Anne and Shingle Style features. Shingled elements include window bays, both projecting and recessed, while the porches are decorated with a clear Queen Anne flair, including arched openings and a floral design in the gable end of the front porch.[2]
The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 6, 1989.[1]
25 Avon Street directly neighbors 23 Avon Street, which is also on the National Register of Historic Places.