Pierce House
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About Pierce House
Pierce House, at 24 Oakton Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 26, 1974. The Register lists it for its architecture and social history, at the local level. It describes its style as Saltbox, as it does for 13 other Massachusetts listings.
What it isIn the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, listed on the NRHP in Massachusetts. 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 · 57 MB · National Archives↗Finding Pierce House
24 Oakton Ave., Boston
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
10 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Saltbox style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Saltbox.
Memories of Pierce House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Pierce House
Is Pierce House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 26, 1974 (Register number 74000917).
Is Pierce House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Captain R. B. Forbes House, 1.7 miles away.
Can you visit Pierce 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 Pierce House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 57 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 63797018 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.