Brooks, Daniel, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1695 by Daniel Brooks for his new bride, this house on Brooks Road in Lincoln began as a two and one half story frame dwelling with one room per floor. About 1700 a two-story, two-room addition created the present five-bay facade, and around 1800 a two-story ell and a center entrance with a country Federal surround were added. Inside, exposed chamfered beams, gunstock corner posts, wide pegged floorboards and early iron latches and hinges survive. The house was listed as the ancestral home of the Brooks family, who owned it for over 230 years and ran a tannery, tavern and brick kiln nearby. Bricks from the family brickyard were used in its walls and chimneys. A later owner, Brigadier General Eleazer Brooks, was the area's highest-ranking Revolutionary officer, served in the Provincial Congress and General Court, and left letters documenting the war. The family sold the house in 1929.
Significance in brief: The house is the ancestral home of Lincoln's prominent Brooks family, who held it for more than 230 years. It survives in remarkably original condition with significant seventeenth and early eighteenth century interior features. It was also the home of Brigadier General Eleazer Brooks, a leading Revolutionary War officer and legislator.
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 73000293, listed October 25, 1973. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Brooks Rd. E., Lincoln |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Listed | October 25, 1973 |
| Reference number | 73000293 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 17th and 18th centuries (specific dates 1695, 1700, c. 1800) |
| Architect / builder | Daniel Brooks (builder) |
| Areas of significance | Industry, Military, Politics/Government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Private residence in good condition, occupied; altered over time but on its original site. A small barn has been converted to a garage and a shed is ruined. |
| Acreage | 3 |
| Coordinates | 42.44729, -71.30934 (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 73000293.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5216672
- This listing as JSON
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