Samuel Chamberlain House, building in Massachusetts, United States
The Samuel Chamberlain House is a Renaissance Revival building in Stoneham, Massachusetts, built around 1864. It stands two and a half stories with a gabled roof and dormer window, displaying the architectural details inspired by Italian style common in the late 1800s.
The house was built in 1864 when Renaissance Revival style was gaining popularity across America. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, marking its significance as a record of Stoneham's development during the industrial era.
The house bears the name of its former owner Samuel W. Chamberlain, a local inventor and manufacturer whose prosperity shaped the community. It reflects the craftmanship and economic success of Stoneham during the 1800s.
The house sits on a quiet street in a residential neighborhood of Stoneham and is easily visible from the outside thanks to its distinct style. Daytime visits work best for appreciating the architectural details from the street.
The house owner Samuel W. Chamberlain invented a machine for polishing shoe heels that supported the local shoe manufacturing industry. This invention ties the house directly to Stoneham's industrial past and the economic prosperity of the 1800s.
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