Edward Everett Hale House

The Edward Everett Hale House is a wood-frame Greek Revival residence with 2.5 stories located on Morley Street in Roxbury. The facade features an Ionic column portico and detailed window treatments characteristic of the period's architectural style.

Built in 1841 by carpenter Benjamin Kent, the house became the residence of writer Edward Everett Hale beginning in 1869. Hale lived there for over 40 years until his death in 1909.

The house is named after author Edward Everett Hale, whose long residence here shaped its identity as a literary landmark. Visitors can observe the classical Greek Revival details visible on the facades and window treatments.

The house is viewable from the street, allowing visitors to see its architectural details from the sidewalk. A walk around the block reveals the full character of the building and its surroundings.

The building was physically moved between 1899 and 1906 by its resident Edward Everett Hale to relocate it from Highland Street. This relocation preserved the house when urban development threatened to demolish it.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 42.32889,-71.09250

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:45