Stone Building
Also known as The East Lexington Branch Library; Cary Memorial Library
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Stone Building
Stone Building, at 735 Massachusetts Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 30, 1976. It was among the first 8 of Lexington’s 18 listings, with one other the same day. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 828 other Massachusetts listings.
What it isChurch building in Lexington, Mass. 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 · 40 MB · National Archives↗1834 to today
- 1834Built, designed by Isaac Melvin
- 1976Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 50 years
Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
735 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington · about 0 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Stone BuildingStart here
- 2
Follen Community ChurchGothic Revival · Built 1840 · next door
6 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Stone Building
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Stone Building
Is Stone Building on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 30, 1976 (Register number 76000252).
Is Stone Building a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Buckman Tavern, 1.8 miles away.
Can you visit Stone Building?
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 Stone Building?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 40 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 63795897 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.