Dean, Lloyd, House
Why it's listed
Built around 1825 for Lloyd Dean, a member of Taunton's well-known Dean family, this cottage at 164 Dean Street blends Federal and Greek Revival design. It has a symmetrical five-bay facade, clapboard walls, six-over-six sash windows and interior end chimneys. The central entrance is framed by molded trim with cornerblocks and surrounds a large leaded transom and sidelights. Successive generations of farmers and merchants lived in the house and owned the surrounding land until 1889, when it was sold to Dr. J.W. Hayward. The house sits along a stretch of Dean Street that reflects the early agricultural settlement of the city in the 17th and 18th centuries. It was recognized under architectural criteria as Taunton's finest and best preserved transitional Federal/Greek Revival gabled cottage, retaining its original location, setting, materials and workmanship. The site covers about 0.43 acre, and the boundaries follow the present lot lines.
Significance in brief: It is described as Taunton's finest and best preserved example of a transitional Federal/Greek Revival gabled cottage. It retains integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship and association. It also lies along Dean Street, a linear area representing the city's early agricultural settlement.
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 84002107, listed July 5, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 164 Dean St., Taunton |
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| County | Bristol County |
| Listed | July 5, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84002107 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Federal/Greek Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present use is residence; described as exceptionally well preserved, unaltered and unmoved. |
| Acreage | 0.4 |
| Coordinates | 41.90631, -71.06879 (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 84002107.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6662380
- This listing as JSON
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