Leach, Caleb House
434 Elm St
1850
Architectural Style
Greek Revival, Italianate
Significance
Agriculture, Architecture
Use Type
Agricultural, Single Family Dwelling House
Neighborhood
Massachusetts Historical Commission Report
Architectural Significance
This house's side hall plan main block has the appearance of a c. 1850 Greek Revival/ Italianate cottage with three small rear ells. Its 3-bay main facade exhibits Doric pilasters and a heavy, classicized entablature. It is enclosed by a broad gable roof with return eaves.
Historical Significance
Built c. 1850, the 1830 map indicates a dwelling on or near this site. For many years this house was owned by a branch of Bridgewater's Leach family. Caleb Leach, farmer, lived here until at least the mid 1870s--his wife, Elizabeth G. Leach, is listed on Elm St. in 1879. By 1903 Jonathon Leach, laborer, lived here. Carmen Kennels are presently housed on this property.