Dr. Geo Griggs house (Griggs-Downer house), Washington St.

Dr. Geo Griggs house (Griggs-Downer house), Washington St.

Item Information

Title:
Dr. Geo Griggs house (Griggs-Downer house), Washington St.
Date:
[ca. 1865–1965]
Format:
Photographs
Genre:
Photographic prints
Location:
Public Library of Brookline
Collection (local):
Brookline Photograph Collection
Subjects:
Houses
Places:
Massachusetts > Norfolk (county) > Brookline
Extent:
1 photograph : print ; 17 x 24 cm
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Notes:
Title from item or accompanying materials.
Text from item: Built prior to 1750 by Dr. George Griggs, son of one of the earliest settlers of the town (Muddy River). The location was the court end of the town. The building was called the Tontine and sometimes the "long house." Dr. Downer came into possession of the property through marriage. He was a skillful surgeon during the Revolution.
Notes (date):
Date supplied by cataloger.
Notes (object):
Condition: Fair.
Identifier:
H G856a copy 3