Mossman, Col. Adelbert, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1895 at 76 Park Street in Hudson, Massachusetts, this 20-room Queen Anne house was designed and supervised by its first owner, Colonel Adelbert Mossman. It has a slate hip roof, a three-story conical-roofed tower, asymmetrical gabled pavilions, decorative shingling and a curving 100-foot veranda with ornate posts and latticework. Inside are carved mantels with marble trim, curved walls, sliding doors and a gas-lit stairway. Mossman, a Civil War veteran, founded and commanded Hudson's first militia in 1887 and later served the Commonwealth as assistant Adjutant General and Sergeant-At-Arms of the State House. His position purchasing building supplies for the state helped him create a showplace during Hudson's rebuilding after the devastating fire of 1894. The house faces the town green and the Assabet River, and it has had only three owners. It was listed for its association with Mossman and for its architectural distinction among Hudson's Victorian houses.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is significant for its association with Colonel Mossman, a figure prominent in local and state history, and for its architectural importance in the development of Hudson. It retains integrity of design, materials, workmanship, location and setting. It represents the high-style elegance of the period and was part of the rebuilding of Hudson after the 1894 fire.
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 82001904, listed September 30, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 76 Park St., Hudson |
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| County | Middlesex County |
| Listed | September 30, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001904 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899, 1900- (specific date 1895) |
| Architect / builder | Colonel Adelbert Mossman |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Military, Politics/Government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied private residence; described as remaining in largely original condition, with the original carriage house replaced by a garage in 1952. |
| Acreage | 0.8 |
| Coordinates | 42.38580, -71.57439 (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 82001904.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5141753
- This listing as JSON
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