Chase, Lemuel B., House
Why it's listed
Built around the 1820s, this sidehall cottage at 340 Scudder Avenue in Hyannis Port is a well-preserved example of Greek Revival design. The main block rises 1 3/4 stories and a side wing adds a 1 1/2 story section. Wood shingles cover the walls, and cornerboards carry a wide fascia with dentils. The main entry is framed by sidelights and pilasters supporting an entablature, and the wing entry is detailed the same way without sidelights. Windows are simply framed with 6/6 sash. The house has had no major alterations and has not been moved. Deed research shows the Chase family were among the original settlers of Hyannis Port and once owned a large farm in this northern part of the village. Lemuel B. Chase owned the house in the 1850s and may have been its first owner, and the family kept it with additional land until 1911. Because little else is known of its history, its importance lies chiefly in its architecture.
Significance in brief: Little is known about the house's history, so its significance rests mainly on its architecture. It is a well-preserved local example of a sidehall Greek Revival cottage with a side wing. The form also notes the Chase family as early settlers of Hyannis Port who owned the house until 1911.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 87000267, listed March 13, 1987. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 340 Scudder Ave., Barnstable |
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| County | Barnstable County |
| Listed | March 13, 1987 |
| Reference number | 87000267 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | National, State, Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed in good condition, used as a residence, with no major alterations and no outbuildings. |
| Acreage | 0.2 |
| Coordinates | 41.63934, -70.30339 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 87000267.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6521534
- This listing as JSON
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