Summary & Buildings
Case Estes Area Buildings
Thomas Rand Jr. House
The oldest building in the Case Estates Area is the 2 1/2 story Thomas Rand Jr. House at 131 Wellesley Street (ca.1790, Map #4, MHC 296), 1 of less than 30 houses from the Federal period (1776 - 1830) remaining in Weston. The 5-bay, side gable clapboard farmhouse has been altered over the years with the addition of 2 bay windows on the front facade, flanking an entrance porch enclosed by latticework. The house has a 4-bay west wing with a 1-story open porch in front, supported by Doric columns. Twin interior chimneys are located on the main block behind the ridge. Windows are 6 / 6 with shutters.
Thomas Rand Jr. House
The oldest building in the Case Estates Area is the 2 1/2 story Thomas Rand Jr. House at 131 Wellesley Street (ca.1790, Map #4, MHC 296), 1 of less than 30 houses from the Federal period (1776 - 1830) remaining in Weston. The 5-bay, side gable clapboard farmhouse has been altered over the years with the addition of 2 bay windows on the front facade, flanking an entrance porch enclosed by latticework. The house has a 4-bay west wing with a 1-story open porch in front, supported by Doric columns. Twin interior chimneys are located on the main block behind the ridge. Windows are 6 / 6 with shutters.
Greek Revival Style Buildings
Three houses were built in the mid-19th century in the Greek Revival style. Number 101 and 137 Wellesley Street are particularly intact and can be considered among the best examples of this style in Weston. These houses represent front and side-gable versions and have the formal portico, fluted Doric columns, sidelights, and wide corner pilasters and entablature typical of the style.
Three houses were built in the mid-19th century in the Greek Revival style. Number 101 and 137 Wellesley Street are particularly intact and can be considered among the best examples of this style in Weston. These houses represent front and side-gable versions and have the formal portico, fluted Doric columns, sidelights, and wide corner pilasters and entablature typical of the style.
Nathan Barker House
The 2 1/2 story Nathan Barker House at 101 Wellesley Street (ca. 1843, Map #7, MHC 327) has a 3-bay gable front facade with 1-story portico along the front (south) and part of the east facades. Flush boarding is used on the first story to achieve a smoother, more formal effect. The house has a 6 bay, 2 1/2 story east wing with a second entrance marked by paired Doric columns. On the main block, windows are 6/6 with shutters.
Train / Milton House
The Train / Milton House at 137 Wellesley Street (ca.1847, Map #1, MHC 291) is a 2 1/2 story, 5-bay, side gable variation, with a 1-story, Doric columned-portico extending across the front. This house has 6/6 windows with shutters, twin interior chimneys behind the ridge, and 2 pedimented dormers at bays 2 and 4. A small ell extends to the rear, and from the ell, a 1-story rear entrance room and 1-car garage project out to the east.
The 2 1/2 story Nathan Barker House at 101 Wellesley Street (ca. 1843, Map #7, MHC 327) has a 3-bay gable front facade with 1-story portico along the front (south) and part of the east facades. Flush boarding is used on the first story to achieve a smoother, more formal effect. The house has a 6 bay, 2 1/2 story east wing with a second entrance marked by paired Doric columns. On the main block, windows are 6/6 with shutters.
Train / Milton House
The Train / Milton House at 137 Wellesley Street (ca.1847, Map #1, MHC 291) is a 2 1/2 story, 5-bay, side gable variation, with a 1-story, Doric columned-portico extending across the front. This house has 6/6 windows with shutters, twin interior chimneys behind the ridge, and 2 pedimented dormers at bays 2 and 4. A small ell extends to the rear, and from the ell, a 1-story rear entrance room and 1-car garage project out to the east.
Otis Train House
The Otis Train House at 138 Wellesley Street (ca.1855, Map #17, MHC 289) exemplifies the Greek Revival style in more subtle features, including the wide entablature, transom and sidelight arrangement at the entrance, and well-preserved interior features including the circular staircase and fireplace mantels.
The 2 1/2 story house consists of a 2-bay main block and an east wing with Queen Anne details, probably dating to the late 19th century. A 1-story porch, which appears to date about the turn of the century, is located at the junction of the main block and wing. Windows on the front facade have simple lintels and 6 / 6 sash, with shutters. Two small interior chimneys are located at the ridge line on the main block. A frame barn is located behind the house. (Map # 18)
The Otis Train House at 138 Wellesley Street (ca.1855, Map #17, MHC 289) exemplifies the Greek Revival style in more subtle features, including the wide entablature, transom and sidelight arrangement at the entrance, and well-preserved interior features including the circular staircase and fireplace mantels.
The 2 1/2 story house consists of a 2-bay main block and an east wing with Queen Anne details, probably dating to the late 19th century. A 1-story porch, which appears to date about the turn of the century, is located at the junction of the main block and wing. Windows on the front facade have simple lintels and 6 / 6 sash, with shutters. Two small interior chimneys are located at the ridge line on the main block. A frame barn is located behind the house. (Map # 18)
Other Building Styles
The 1 1/2 story clapboard house at 84 Wellesley Street (ca.1857-1866, Map # 11, MHC 330), is one of the best examples in Weston of a small scale Italianate bracketed cottage. Notable for its intact quality and pastoral setting at the edge of the 35-acre town field, the house has an L-shaped main section with characteristic paired brackets at cornice level, bay windows at each end of the L, and paired windows above the bays. At the bend of the L is a 1-story screened porch sheltering the front entrance. The house has a small interior chimney on the main block at the ridge line and 2 rear additions extending east and north which are not bracketed. Located behind the house are 2 large frame outbuildings, 1 a barn with a stone foundation and clapboard siding (Map #12, MHC 331) and a second, used as a hay barn, which has vertical boarding and no foundation (Map #13, MHC 332). This simple weathered structure, which contributes much to the rural landscape, is in need of stabilization.
The 1 1/2 story clapboard house at 84 Wellesley Street (ca.1857-1866, Map # 11, MHC 330), is one of the best examples in Weston of a small scale Italianate bracketed cottage. Notable for its intact quality and pastoral setting at the edge of the 35-acre town field, the house has an L-shaped main section with characteristic paired brackets at cornice level, bay windows at each end of the L, and paired windows above the bays. At the bend of the L is a 1-story screened porch sheltering the front entrance. The house has a small interior chimney on the main block at the ridge line and 2 rear additions extending east and north which are not bracketed. Located behind the house are 2 large frame outbuildings, 1 a barn with a stone foundation and clapboard siding (Map #12, MHC 331) and a second, used as a hay barn, which has vertical boarding and no foundation (Map #13, MHC 332). This simple weathered structure, which contributes much to the rural landscape, is in need of stabilization.
James Case House
The 2 1/2 story Shingle Style James Case House at 89 Wellesley Street (1889, Map #10, MHC 329, now called Case House), designed by Ernest Boyden, is one of the last great 19th century estate houses in Weston. The large brick and shingle mansion retains its 19th century grandeur but is in need of exterior maintenance and restoration. The gambrel-roofed structure which is basically rectangular in plan, with a kitchen wing and an incompatible 1950’s addition, both extending from the northwest corner. The principle (west) facade originally had a porte-cochere, and the present modern glass entrance porch obscures the original effect.
A 1-story room projects out from the main body of the house on the Wellesley Street side; this once connected with a 1-story piazza which has been removed. On the east side, the principal feature is a hexagonal 2nd floor sunroom added in 1913.
The 2 1/2 story Shingle Style James Case House at 89 Wellesley Street (1889, Map #10, MHC 329, now called Case House), designed by Ernest Boyden, is one of the last great 19th century estate houses in Weston. The large brick and shingle mansion retains its 19th century grandeur but is in need of exterior maintenance and restoration. The gambrel-roofed structure which is basically rectangular in plan, with a kitchen wing and an incompatible 1950’s addition, both extending from the northwest corner. The principle (west) facade originally had a porte-cochere, and the present modern glass entrance porch obscures the original effect.
A 1-story room projects out from the main body of the house on the Wellesley Street side; this once connected with a 1-story piazza which has been removed. On the east side, the principal feature is a hexagonal 2nd floor sunroom added in 1913.
Hillcrest Farms
In 1909 Marian Case established Hillcrest Farms (see historical narrative) and most of the buildings from the next 3 decades were built for this horticultural enterprise. In 1910, the Hillcrest Clubhouse at 133 Wellesley Street (later the Case Estates Schoolhouse (Map #3, MHC 293) was under construction across the street as a residential building (the original location is now the root cellar at Map #28). The house was moved to its present location and converted to a clubhouse / schoolhouse with meeting rooms. The simple 2-story, 3-bay aluminum-sided structure is topped by a bell cupola at the peak of the hipped roof. Windows are generally 6/6, and the house has a shed-roofed entrance porch and a 1-story open porch across the east side.
Hillcrest / Case Estates Cow Barn
The Hillcrest / Case Estates Cow Barn at 101 Wellesley Street (1916, Map #8, MHC 328) is an unusual example in Weston of a stucco barn, notable also because of the harmony between building and landscape. The simple 1 1/2 story pale pink stucco structure was designed by the firm of Fox and Gale and includes a few distinctive architectural details such as a large tin vent with cow weather vane at the ridge line. The gable end faces Wellesley Street and has a semi-circular window in the attic story. The slate-roofed building has an irregular fenestration pattern with numerous entrances and 6-pane fixed sash windows in groups of 2, 3 and 5.
About 1921, the 1 1/2 story, three-bay Colonial Revival cottage at 86 Wellesley Street (Map #15) was built as housing for the gardener of the James Case estate. The most prominent features are the center entrance porch and the large shed dormers at front and rear. The original 6/6 windows on each side of the center door have been replaced with larger paired window / doors. The one-story frame barn, built for wood storage, (Map #14) needs stabilization and repairs.
In 1909 Marian Case established Hillcrest Farms (see historical narrative) and most of the buildings from the next 3 decades were built for this horticultural enterprise. In 1910, the Hillcrest Clubhouse at 133 Wellesley Street (later the Case Estates Schoolhouse (Map #3, MHC 293) was under construction across the street as a residential building (the original location is now the root cellar at Map #28). The house was moved to its present location and converted to a clubhouse / schoolhouse with meeting rooms. The simple 2-story, 3-bay aluminum-sided structure is topped by a bell cupola at the peak of the hipped roof. Windows are generally 6/6, and the house has a shed-roofed entrance porch and a 1-story open porch across the east side.
Hillcrest / Case Estates Cow Barn
The Hillcrest / Case Estates Cow Barn at 101 Wellesley Street (1916, Map #8, MHC 328) is an unusual example in Weston of a stucco barn, notable also because of the harmony between building and landscape. The simple 1 1/2 story pale pink stucco structure was designed by the firm of Fox and Gale and includes a few distinctive architectural details such as a large tin vent with cow weather vane at the ridge line. The gable end faces Wellesley Street and has a semi-circular window in the attic story. The slate-roofed building has an irregular fenestration pattern with numerous entrances and 6-pane fixed sash windows in groups of 2, 3 and 5.
About 1921, the 1 1/2 story, three-bay Colonial Revival cottage at 86 Wellesley Street (Map #15) was built as housing for the gardener of the James Case estate. The most prominent features are the center entrance porch and the large shed dormers at front and rear. The original 6/6 windows on each side of the center door have been replaced with larger paired window / doors. The one-story frame barn, built for wood storage, (Map #14) needs stabilization and repairs.
Hillcrest Farms
In 1909 Marian Case established Hillcrest Farms (see historical narrative) and most of the buildings from the next 3 decades were built for this horticultural enterprise. In 1910, the Hillcrest Clubhouse at 133 Wellesley Street (later the Case Estates Schoolhouse (Map #3, MHC 293) was under construction across the street as a residential building (the original location is now the root cellar at Map #28). The house was moved to its present location and converted to a clubhouse / schoolhouse with meeting rooms. The simple 2-story, 3-bay aluminum-sided structure is topped by a bell cupola at the peak of the hipped roof. Windows are generally 6/6, and the house has a shed-roofed entrance porch and a 1-story open porch across the east side.
Hillcrest / Case Estates Cow Barn
The Hillcrest / Case Estates Cow Barn at 101 Wellesley Street (1916, Map #8, MHC 328) is an unusual example in Weston of a stucco barn, notable also because of the harmony between building and landscape. The simple 1 1/2 story pale pink stucco structure was designed by the firm of Fox and Gale and includes a few distinctive architectural details such as a large tin vent with cow weathervane at the ridge line. The gable end faces Wellesley Street and has a semi-circular window in the attic story. The slate-roofed building has an irregular fenestration pattern with numerous entrances and 6-pane fixed sash windows in groups of 2, 3 and 5.
About 1921, the 1 1/2 story, three-bay Colonial Revival cottage at 86 Wellesley Street (Map #15) was built as housing for the gardener of the James Case estate. The most prominent features are the center entrance porch and the large shed dormers at front and rear. The original 6/6 windows on each side of the center door have been replaced with larger paired window / doors. The one-story frame barn, built for wood storage, (Map #14) needs stabilization and repairs.
In 1909 Marian Case established Hillcrest Farms (see historical narrative) and most of the buildings from the next 3 decades were built for this horticultural enterprise. In 1910, the Hillcrest Clubhouse at 133 Wellesley Street (later the Case Estates Schoolhouse (Map #3, MHC 293) was under construction across the street as a residential building (the original location is now the root cellar at Map #28). The house was moved to its present location and converted to a clubhouse / schoolhouse with meeting rooms. The simple 2-story, 3-bay aluminum-sided structure is topped by a bell cupola at the peak of the hipped roof. Windows are generally 6/6, and the house has a shed-roofed entrance porch and a 1-story open porch across the east side.
Hillcrest / Case Estates Cow Barn
The Hillcrest / Case Estates Cow Barn at 101 Wellesley Street (1916, Map #8, MHC 328) is an unusual example in Weston of a stucco barn, notable also because of the harmony between building and landscape. The simple 1 1/2 story pale pink stucco structure was designed by the firm of Fox and Gale and includes a few distinctive architectural details such as a large tin vent with cow weathervane at the ridge line. The gable end faces Wellesley Street and has a semi-circular window in the attic story. The slate-roofed building has an irregular fenestration pattern with numerous entrances and 6-pane fixed sash windows in groups of 2, 3 and 5.
About 1921, the 1 1/2 story, three-bay Colonial Revival cottage at 86 Wellesley Street (Map #15) was built as housing for the gardener of the James Case estate. The most prominent features are the center entrance porch and the large shed dormers at front and rear. The original 6/6 windows on each side of the center door have been replaced with larger paired window / doors. The one-story frame barn, built for wood storage, (Map #14) needs stabilization and repairs.
The Hillcrest / Case Estates Barn at 135 Wellesley Street (1927, Map #3, MHC 292), designed by Weston architect Samuel W. Mead, is unusual in its brick material and style, which features 4 truncated gables. The large barn is rectangular in plan, measuring 71 feet by 46 feet with a greenhouse extension at the rear west. The structure is built into a slope to allow ground level access to both the basement and first floors. The interior has unpainted vertical boarding and other original features.
Located behind 132-128 Wellesley Street are 2 mid-20th century houses which overlook the rolling fields of the south portion of the Case Estates. These houses are not visible from the street and do not impinge on the historic landscape. 130 Wellesley Street (Map #24) is an example of the International Style designed in 1952 by architect Lionel LaRochelle.
Located behind 132-128 Wellesley Street are 2 mid-20th century houses which overlook the rolling fields of the south portion of the Case Estates. These houses are not visible from the street and do not impinge on the historic landscape. 130 Wellesley Street (Map #24) is an example of the International Style designed in 1952 by architect Lionel LaRochelle.