- Built
- c. 1900
- Style
- Vernacular Vernacular
- MACRIS
- NWB.532 ↗
History
This house, though large, is vernacular in style, with features of several Victorian styles. The turret and the building’s irregular massing are reminiscent of the earlier Queen Anne style. The dentil cornice in the turret and the classical columns supporting the side porch are typical early twentieth-century features.
In 1896, this parcel of land was sold to Adelaide, Georgianna, and Maria Currier. It is possible that the house was built on speculation and sold to the Curriers or that they had the house built after acquiring the land.
The Curriers owned the house until 1920, when it was sold to William Doherty.
Planning work on this building?
Reviews that may apply
Outside the historic district and the two overlays · Parcel 69-90 · Zone R2B
Newburyport Historical Commission decides whether to impose a delay
Built c. 1900, so 75 or more years old: removing more than 25% of its exterior walls, changing the roofline (pitch, towers, cupolas, anything projecting above the roof), moving it, or adding a dormer that misses the setback and pitch rules is "demolition" under the demolition delay ordinance. The Commission holds a hearing within 30 days and may impose a delay of up to 18 months. Parts of the building documented as younger than 75 years are excluded on a written determination by the Zoning Administrator.
Code of Ordinances ch. 5 art. X, §§5-307–5-308 (June 2026) ↗
Zoning Administrator first stop
Every project starts with a zoning determination from the Zoning Administrator, which says which of these reviews apply and whether the work also needs zoning relief (a special permit for a non-conformity, or a variance). Fees, forms and filing deadlines are on the City’s site.
Not legal advice, not an official City publication, and not the position of the Historical Commission or any board. Says what the ordinances say as of September 30, 2026; the Zoning Administrator decides what applies. Boundaries: Merrimack Valley Planning Commission / City of Newburyport GIS (MIMAP); 1984 status from the National Register nomination's district data sheets. City's quick guide to the DCOD and demolition delay ↗ · Do I need approval? Project by project →
More photos
2 views · Biff Bouse
From the archive
1 item · maps, papers, old photographs
More built 1860–1900
Sources
- Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System, NWB.532