Jewell, David L., House
Why it's listed
Built in 1887 at 48 Grandview Avenue in Quincy, this wood-shingled house stands in Wollaston Heights, a neighborhood developed in the late nineteenth century for affluent Quincy businessmen and Boston commuters. David L. Jewell, a mill agent representing Suncook, New Hampshire, built it, and his family lived there until 1930. The design combines Queen Anne and Shingle Style elements. A domed round tower reflects the Queen Anne mode, while the dominant front gable sloping to the first story reflects the Shingle Style. The most striking feature is the wide variety of shingle patterns used on the gables and tower, along with rectangular, square, arched and round windows. An inset plaque with a carved radiating sun adorns the end gable. A period outbuilding, now a garage, survives at the rear and is one of a handful of such structures remaining in Quincy. The house is recognized locally for its architecture and its link to the suburb's growth around the railroad.
Significance in brief: The house is a highly detailed example of Shingle Style architecture that incorporates Queen Anne elements, and it is among the most elaborate houses in Wollaston Heights. It retains its integrity and reflects the development of Quincy's first affluent residential community for Boston commuters.
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 89001338, listed September 20, 1989. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 48 Grandview Ave., Quincy |
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| County | Norfolk County |
| Listed | September 20, 1989 |
| Reference number | 89001338 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Architect unknown; built by David L. Jewell |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne / Shingle Style |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Community Planning and Development, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition is good; in present use as a single-family dwelling. The first-floor porch was filled in during the 1950s. |
| Acreage | 0.2 |
| Coordinates | 42.26392, -71.01929 (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 89001338.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5236218
- This listing as JSON
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