A. J. Borden Building, building in Massachusetts, United States
The A. J. Borden Building is a brick structure on South Main Street erected in 1889 in late Victorian style. The construction shows solid craftsmanship with clean lines and was designed by architect Joseph M. Darling, initially serving as commercial space for various retail and office operations over the decades.
The building was constructed in 1889 for businessman Andrew Jackson Borden and remained in his daughter Lizzie Borden's ownership after his murder in 1892 until her death in 1927. Following this period, the building changed hands multiple times and housed a variety of businesses including a five-and-dime store and insurance offices before being added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
The building carries the Borden family name, a family central to Fall River's history and public memory. It represents the commercial activity of the late 1800s and remains part of the everyday streetscape, where its brick structure sits alongside both newer and older neighboring buildings.
The building is located in the heart of Fall River's historic district and is easily accessible on foot. Since it remains in private use, visitors can only view it from the outside, but the brick walls and Victorian details are clearly visible from the street.
The building became property of Lizzie Borden after 1892, whose family was involved in one of America's most infamous murder cases, though the widely known crime occurred at a different location in the city. This connection makes it a point of interest for visitors drawn to the city's darker local history.
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