Taylor-Dallin House
Also known as: #337
Why it's listed
Built around 1898 on a rocky, tree-shaded corner lot at Oakland Avenue and Cliff Street in Arlington Heights, this shingled house combines Shingle Style and Colonial Revival features, a common formula for New England suburban homes of the era. Notable details include the staircase leading to the verandah and a curved bay projecting from the northeast corner. Sculptor Cyrus E. Dallin bought the property in 1899 and lived there for forty-four years. Dallin created the Paul Revere equestrian statue, 'Appeal to the Great Spirit' and 'Young Hunter at the Spring' near Robbins Library, and he also served on the Arlington Planning Board and as a library and hospital trustee. He was eulogized at his death in 1944 as the 'Dean of American Sculptors.' His studio, once a separate building behind the house, has been lost, but the house retains its original location, design, setting and materials, and it was listed for its association with him.
Significance in brief: The house was the home of American sculptor Cyrus E. Dallin (1861-1944) for forty-four years, and the nomination argues it is significant for its association with one of Arlington's most prominent turn-of-the-century citizens. It also shows a blend of Shingle and Colonial Revival styles typical of New England suburban houses of the period.
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 85002689, listed September 27, 1985. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 69 Oakland Ave., Arlington |
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| County | Middlesex County |
| Listed | September 27, 1985 |
| Reference number | 85002689 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival/Shingle Style |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Art |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present use is residential; the form reports no major alterations and no outbuildings. Dallin's separate studio behind the house is no longer extant. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 42.41995, -71.17853 (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 85002689.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q12070688
- This listing as JSON
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