John Robbins House
Listed as “Robbins, John, House” · Also known as Robbins "Lottery" House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About John Robbins House
John Robbins House, at 144 Great Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 25, 2003. It was among the first 6 of Acton’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture and town planning, at the local level. It describes its style as Early Republic, as it does for 77 other Massachusetts listings. The listing covers 1.8 acres.
What it isBuilding in Massachusetts, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 93 MB · National Archives↗1800 to today
- 1800Built
- 2003Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 23 years
Finding John Robbins House
144 Great Rd., Acton
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
6 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Early Republic style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Early Republic.
Memories of John Robbins House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about John Robbins House
Is John Robbins House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 25, 2003 (Register number 03000682).
Is John Robbins House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Wright's Tavern, 3.8 miles away.
Can you visit John Robbins House?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of John Robbins House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 93 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63795762 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.