House at 44 Stanton Road
Why it's listed
Built in 1864-65 for James Edmond, a Boston commercial merchant, this clapboard house at 44 Stanton Road in Brookline is a well-preserved example of the centered-gable Italianate style. Its double brackets under deep eaves, bracketed window heads and single-story polygonal bay remain intact. The full-height entry porch is considered a later addition. It was the last of four Italianate houses built on the street, then called Cypress Place, between 1849 and 1865. In 1901 it was moved back from the street to make room for a large complex of attached triple-decker dwellings, and its rear ell was probably removed at that time. Many early residents of the area worked in Boston. By 1884 the house belonged to Boston attorney Albert Lamb Lincoln, for whom nearby Lincoln Road was probably named. Its listing rests on its architectural quality and its place among the Italianate houses of Brookline.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house meets criterion C as a fine example of the centered-gable Italianate type. It keeps double brackets under deep eaves, bracketed window heads, a single-story polygonal bay and clapboard siding. It was also the last of four Italianate houses built on the street between 1849 and 1865.
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 85003289, listed October 17, 1985. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 44 Stanton Rd., Brookline |
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| County | Norfolk County |
| Listed | October 17, 1985 |
| Reference number | 85003289 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Built by James Edmond, a Boston commercial merchant; architect information not available |
| Architectural style | Italianate (centered gable type) |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | National, State, Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present use is residential; the house was moved back from the street in 1901, the rear ell was removed, and a full-height entry porch was added later. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 42.33403, -71.12652 (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 85003289.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5914327
- This listing as JSON
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