Stephen Hastings House

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Stephen Hastings House
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Location Sterling, Massachusetts
Coordinates 42°24′29″N71°44′26″W / 42.40806°N 71.74056°W / 42.40806; -71.74056 Coordinates: 42°24′29″N71°44′26″W / 42.40806°N 71.74056°W / 42.40806; -71.74056
Area7.2 acres (2.9 ha)
Built1794
Architectural styleFederal
NRHP reference No. 05001363 [1]
Added to NRHPDecember 6, 2005

The Stephen Hastings House is a historic house at 20 Squareshire Road in Sterling, Massachusetts. Built in 1794, this 2+12-story house is believed to be the earliest brick house built in what is now Sterling. The brick is laid in Flemish bond on the front facade, and in English bond on the other three sides, and there are four large end-wall chimneys. A kitchen ell, dating to the 20th century, extends from the rear of the house. Most of its styling (both interior and exterior) is Federal, although some Greek Revival styling was added in the 19th century. [2]

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. "NRHP nomination for Stephen Hastings House". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2014-03-16.