House at 88 Prospect Street

The House at 88 Prospect Street features stucco walls, red tile roofs, irregular window placement, and heavy supporting columns for recessed porches.

Elizabeth Boit, co-founder of Harvard Knitting Mills, commissioned architect Harland O. Perkins to design this English Cottage style residence in 1913.

The property stands as part of a family compound that includes three houses, formal gardens, a playhouse, and a greenhouse on Cowdry's Hill.

The National Register of Historic Places registration number 89000737 identifies this structure among protected architectural heritage sites in Massachusetts.

This residence forms part of the sole remaining estate belonging to a major industrial figure from early 20th century Wakefield manufacturing history.

Location: Wakefield

Inception: 1913

Made from material: stucco, wood

Address: 88 Prospect Street

GPS coordinates: 42.50389,-71.08611

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25