Charlestown in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
John Hurd House
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 17, 2021
1. John Hurd House Marker
Though constructed in 1792 during the Federal Period, the Hurd House is in the Georgian style. It served for its first century as the John Hurd family residence. The ground floor became commercial around 1872.
Two salient features marked the house for the better part of the 20th century: the elevated transit line hid its architecture, and the Donovan and Fallon pharmacy thrived on its corner.
In 1981 Historic Boston Incorporated purchased the house, reinforced it, restored the exterior, and sold it with preservation restrictions to local businessmen.
Erected by The Bostonian Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.
Location. 42° 22.423′ N, 71° 3.746′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Charlestown. Marker is at the intersection of Monument Avenue and Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Monument Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charlestown MA 02129, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Deacon Larkin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam/Korean Conflict Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Training Field's Struggle for Survival
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 17, 2021
2. John Hurd House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 407 times since then and 103 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
