Dr. Henry Jacob Bigelow House
Dr. Henry Jacob Bigelow House, Historic residence in Oak Hill, Newton, United States.
The wooden house features a central courtyard layout with varied roof types and a conical turret at its southwest corner.
Built in 1887, this residence stands as one of the final private houses designed by American architect Henry Hobson Richardson before his death.
The building demonstrates the Shingle style architecture through its extensive use of wooden materials and complex roof configurations.
The property, located at 72-80 Ober Road, contains five condominium units following its renovation in the 1980s by This Old House program.
The structure served as part of the New England Peabody Home for Crippled Children during the twentieth century.
Location: Massachusetts
Location: Middlesex County
Location: Newton
Architects: Henry Hobson Richardson
Architectural style: Shingle style architecture
Address: 72-80 Ober Road
GPS coordinates: 42.30250,-71.18694
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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