Harrison, C. Lewis, House
Why it's listed
Built about 1915 at 14 Eliot Memorial Road in Newton Corner, this shingled cottage is a rustic example of the Craftsman style. The firm of Brainerd and Leeds designed it for Mr. and Mrs. C. Lewis Harrison. The 1 3/4 story house has a gabled roof with exposed rafter ends, a large shed dormer with two eyebrow dormers above, and a porch roof carried on heavy concrete columns. Rubblestone chimneys rise on both side elevations, and a one story wing and a detached two car garage complete the property. It sits on a large wooded lot overlooking the Eliot Memorial and the Commonwealth Country Club. Its listing rests on its preserved design and unusual rural setting. C. Lewis Harrison was a Boston lawyer. His wife Agnes trained as a nurse, organized nurses' training schools, and supported French Relief during the First World War. She was also known for her gardens.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a well-preserved example of the rustic Craftsman style, enhanced by an unusual rural setting beside open space. It retains integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association. It is also tied to the Harrisons and to the Newton architectural firm Brainerd and Leeds.
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 90000045, listed February 16, 1990. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 14 Eliot Memorial Rd., Newton |
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| County | Middlesex County |
| Listed | February 16, 1990 |
| Reference number | 90000045 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Brainerd & Leeds |
| Architectural style | Craftsman |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition, with no major alterations, and in use as a residence. |
| Acreage | 0.8 |
| Coordinates | 42.34439, -71.17895 (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 90000045.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5006667
- This listing as JSON
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