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Smith-Thaxter-Merrifield House
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On the National Register since 1980
Smith-Thaxter-Merrifield House
Smith-Thaxter-Merrifield House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 5, 1980. It is significant for its architecture at the state level. Its architecture is described as Timber-Frame Vernacular. It was listed as part of Worcester MRA.
The Smith-Thaxter-Merrifield House is an historic house at 158 Holden Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. Built c. 1741 and probably altered in the late 18th century, it is one of the oldest houses in the city, and has only undergone minimal alteration. It is also a rare local example of a hip-roof central-chimney house. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
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The nearest neighbor is TRILIFE Church, 1 min walk away.
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12 places within a five-minute walk of Smith-Thaxter-Merrifield House.
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TRILIFE ChurchChurch cathedral
1 min walk⛪St John's Episc ChurchChurch cathedral
1 min walk⛪Iglesia Cristiana NatanaelChurch cathedral
1 min walk🤝Nick's Woods, Worcester, MaEnvironmental conservation organization
2 min walk🐾Worcester Animal Rescue LeagueAnimal shelter
3 min walk🏫Abby Kelley Foster Regional Charter SchoolElementary school
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.