Historic Structures Report, Part I: The Job Brooks House
Wrenn G and Ronsheim R. 1964. Historic Structures Report, Part I: The Job Brooks House. Historic Structure Report. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
Minute Man National Historical Park protects 970 acres in and around the Massachusetts towns of Lexington, Lincoln, and Concord, commemorating the opening battle in the American Revolutionary War. This Part I, Historic Structures Report includes the Architectural, Administrative, and Historical Data Sections for the Job Brooks House (Building Number CON-1A) at Minute Man National Historical Park. The structure is a wood-framed, clapboarded farm house with front section and rear wing. The framework of the front section was erected in the late 18th century, and the rear wing was erected in the late 19th century. The framework of the 18th century house was under the 19th century covering. In order to complete the architectural research and investigation, it was necessary to remove the 19th century rear wing and features from that era on the front section of the house. The Historical Data Section is based on the Historical Research Report, Job Brooks House, prepared by Historian Sullivan in 1963. The proposed use for the house was to as part of the historic scene, and the Master Plan called for the house to be restored to its 18th century appearance. There was no planned use for the interior. Post-1830 portions of the structures were planned to be demolished and removed.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Wrenn, George; Ronsheim, Robert D
- Date of Issue
- 1964-04
- Publisher
- U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
- Units
- MIMA , NER
- Keywords
- demolition, Job Brooks, Lexington-Concord, remodel, restoration, Revolutionary War, structural framework
- Subjects
- CRIS-HS: 000928: Job Brooks House