Larchwood

File / Documentation

Name

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Format

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Checksum (MD5)

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Creator(s)

landscape architectural firm: Pray, Hubbard & White (American, 1906-1918), developer: Forris W. Norris (American, active early 20th century), developer: Fresh Pond Parkway Realty Co. (American, early 20th century)

owner: John Chipman Gray (American, 1839-1915), architect: Alexander Wadsworth Longfellow (American, 1854-1934)

Time period

other date: first homes built, 1915

creation date: ca. 1804-1808, alteration date: moved to 22 Larch Road, became part of new Larchwood development, ca. 1915, other date: added to the National Register of Historic Places, April 13, 1982

Location

Site: Cambridge (Massachusetts, United States)

Cultural context

American

Description

Subdivision of one of last Cambridge estates, picturesque plan contrasted with Cambridge grid pattern.

general view, statue along the side of The Larches behind them , 1987

Work type

House, Housing development

Medium

brick

wood (plant material)