193 High Street

History

A substantial brick Italianate residence distinguished by its symmetrical façade, pronounced massing, and high stylistic integrity.

The two-story structure is finished in painted brick and capped by a low hipped roof with broad overhanging eaves. Deep, paired brackets and a heavily molded cornice reinforce the Italianate character. The front elevation is organized around a prominent, projecting central pavilion that rises above the main roofline and contains an ornate arched window assembly at the attic level.

The land was owned by Ralph Huse and already had an early-period home on it. Enoch Williams sold the property to Albert Russell in 1860, so Russell was most likely the owner when this house was built. In 1945, John J. Creeden, George E. Twomey, and Harry M. Stevens purchased it; a few years later George and his wife Anna were the sole owners. George Twomey was the proprietor of George E. Twomey Funeral Service and served as a State Representative from 1964 until 1972. The building continues to operate as the Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home.