West End in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Harrison Gray Otis House

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 19, 2021

1. Harrison Gray Otis House Marker

Inscription.

The first of three homes designed by Charles Bulfinch for Harrison Gray Otis, this 1796 structure reflects the proportions and delicate detail of the Federal style. Otis, who served as a Representative in Congress and later Mayor of Boston, made his fortune developing nearby Beacon Hill. Twentieth century restoration has recaptured the elegance of the city's only remaining 18th century freestanding townhouse.

Erected by The Bostonian Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.

Location. 42° 21.681′ N, 71° 3.869′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in West End. Marker is at the intersection of Cambridge Street and Lynde Street, on the right when traveling west on Cambridge Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 141 Cambridge Street, Boston MA 02114, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. West Church (a few steps from this marker); Welcome (within shouting distance of this marker); Old West Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Maria W. Stewart (within

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shouting distance of this marker); David Walker (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Telemachus Hilton (about 300 feet away); Rebecca Lee Crumpler (about 300 feet away); African Meeting House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.

Also see . . . Harrison Gray Otis at Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 12, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)

First Harrison Gray Otis House Registered National Historic Landmark Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 19, 2021

2. First Harrison Gray Otis House Registered National Historic Landmark Marker

This marker from 1971 is on the right side of the Otis House on Lynde Street.

An additional Harrison Gray Otis House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 19, 2021

3. An additional Harrison Gray Otis House Marker

Headquarters of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities
Built 1795 by Harrison Gray Otis
Third Mayor of Boston
Senator from Massachusetts

This additional, probably older, marker is behind the house's entry gate. Note that it gives a 1795 date for the house, versus 1796 in the featured marker.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 19, 2021

4. Harrison Gray Otis House Marker

Note the additional marker behind the entry fence.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 12, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.