Waltham, MA Paine Estate

Paine Estate, Waltham, Massachusetts

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Henry Hobson Richardson's Paine House ranks high among the mostarchitecturally significant early modern residences in America, alongwith Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House in Chicago and Greene &Greene's Gamble House in Pasadena. Located in the center of 109 acres ofconservation land, the Robert Treat Paine House (Stonehurst) is the onlyhouse in New England designed by Richardson that is open to the public.In addition to the early modern interior which is unequalled in the workof Richardson, visitors can enjoy grounds designed by landscapearchitect Frederick Law Olmsted and extensive woodland trails. Guidedhistorical tours of this National Historic Landmark owned by the City ofWaltham are offered Thursdays and Fridays at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00pm and one Sunday a month.For tour times, click here.The house may also be rented for social or corporate events.
Thanks to Ann Clifford, Director and Curator of Stonehurst,for this description of the estate and grounds.

History of the estate
The Romanesque/Byzantine house known as "Stonehurst" was built on 113 acres in1866 by Robert Treat Paine, great-grandson of the signer of theDeclaration of Independence.The addition was designed in 1886 by renowned architect H.H.Richardson, and landscaped by Frederick Law Olmsted.

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