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Osborn House
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National Register of Historic Places

Osborn House

Also known as Durfee-Carr Osborn House

On the National Register since 198046 years
Greek RevivalListed 1980Fall River

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Osborn House

Osborn House, at 456 Rock St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 4, 1980. It was among the first 7 of Fall River’s 109 listings. The Register lists it for its industry and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 828 other Massachusetts listings. The listing covers 1.5 acres. Five more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isHistoric house at 456 Rock Street in Fall River, 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 · 62 MB · National Archives↗
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456 Rock St., Fall River · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Greek Revival style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.

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Questions about Osborn House

Is Osborn House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 4, 1980 (Register number 80000431).

Is Osborn House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Torpedo Boat PT-617, 0.6 miles away.

Can you visit Osborn 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 Osborn House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 62 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 63794526 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.