38B-245 236 South nth_1069
Inventory No:NTH.1069
Historic Name:Edwards, Charles House
Common Name:Lathrop House
Address:236 South St
City/Town:Northampton
Village/Neighborhood:Northampton
Local No:38B-245
Year Constructed:c 1860
Architect(s):
Architectural Style(s):Greek Revival
Use(s):Nursing Home; Other Medical; Single Family Dwelling
House
Significance:Architecture; Community Planning; Health Medicine
Area(s):
Designation(s):
Building Materials(s):Roof: Slate
Wall: Aluminum Siding; Wood
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FORM B - BUILDING
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Office of the Secretary, State House, Boston \
In Area no. Form no.
38B-245
4. Map. Draw snetcn 01 ounaing location
in relation to nearest cross streets and
other buildings. Indicate north.
b Northampton
tent use
ess 236 South St.
Edwards House
residence
;ent owner Alf re<3 an<3 Anita Tikaizo
:ription:
c. 1860
puree visual evidence
Architect
Exterior wall fabric aluminum siding
Outbuildings (describe)
Other features
37M-7-77
porch enclosure
Altered and siding Date mid 20th c
Moved Date
5. Lot size:
One acre or less Over one acre
Approximate frontage
Approximate distance of building from street
6. Recorded by E- Lonergan
Organization
(over)
Date APril 1980
7. Original owner (if known)
Original use
Edwards family
. —. . «v
residence
Subsequent uses (if any) and dates
8. Themes (check as many as applicable)
Aboriginal
Agricultural
Architectural
The Arts
Commerce
Communication
Community development x
Conservation
Education
Exploration/
settlement
Industry
Military
Political
Recreation
Religion
Science/
invention
Social/
humanitarian
Transportation
9. Historical significance (include explanation of themes checked above)
This house stands on land which was part of Samuel Edwards, Jr.'s
homestead. Mr. Edwards acquired his land in 1708, as one of the first wave
of permanentsettlers south of the Mill River. His youngest son Nathaniel
taught one of the earliest schools on South St. in the mid 18th century.
This was located across the street, at the present northwest corner of
Herbert Ave. Nathaniel*s son and grandson also taught at the same school.
The grandson, Charles Edwards, was probably the builder of this house. After
Charles died his daughter Anna took over the property. She taught at the
school across the street where three generations of her family had, and
became assistant principal of Mount Holyoke College.
In 1884 the house was rented for "Home for the Sick". This was
the first private charitable organization in Northampton. With the opening
of the Dickinson Hospital in 1886, the Home changed its purpose. In 1887
the institution was incorporated as the "Home for Aged and Invalid Women
in Northampton". The house was expanded by five sleeping rooms, a dining ^o->~»
room, bathroom and laundry in 1888. After the death of Mrs. Clara Lathrop,
the originator of the Home, in 1908 the mame was changed to the Lathrop Home,
but the ministry remained the same, "to give a pleasant home to women who
from advanced age or physical infirmities could not provide one for them-
selves or had no friends to care for them. "
continued.
10. Bibliography and/or references (such as local histories, deeds, assessor's records,
early maps, etc.)
A Short History and Handbook of the Lathrop Home for Aged and Invalid
Women in Northampton, Mass., 1884-1928.
Antiquities HistoricaIs and Graduates of Northampton, S. Clark, 1882, ppll2-14.
1854 and 1860 County Maps.
1873, 1884 and 1895 Atlases.
NTH-. ICM
INVENTORY FORM CONTINUATION SHEET Community: Form No:
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Office of the Secretary, Boston
Northampton 38B-245
Property Name: Edwards House
Indicate each item on inventory form which is being continued below.
9. Historical Significance.
In 1920 Mrs. Frank Loolt purchased the Charles Clark homestead on
the north side of South St. and within a year had the present "Lathrop Home"
constructed.
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