A Southborough Historical Society member provided a bounty of photos of the old Burnett (aka Garfield) house and estate. Read the full article → from Garfield House photo gallery
Garfield House photo gallery
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Garfield House protest: Online petition, video and blog (Updated)
As I posted earlier this week, a Southborough teen is leading a protest against the demolition of the Garfield House. Southborough Access Media filmed an interview with those involved. Read the full article → from Garfield House protest: Online petition, video and blog (Updated)
More on the Garfield House: History and photos
For those of you wondering, what’s the big deal about the Garfield House (aka Burnett House), there are many in town eager to school you. Read the full article → from More on the Garfield House: History and photos
Garfield House: Planning Board awaits advice from counsel; 14 year old rallying a protest
Last night, developer Robert Moss explained to the Planning Board and public his plans for demolishing the historic Garfield House. Early on he stated he has no interest in exploring alternatives to demolition of the historic home. The Town Planner and community members sought to change his mind. And today, a town teen is leading a protest in hopes of effecting a change. Read the full article → from Garfield House: Planning Board awaits advice from counsel; 14 year old rallying a protest
Garfield House may be demolished within weeks; town without historic protection bylaws (Updated)
The town notified department and committee heads last week of plans to demolish the Garfield House. According to Town Planner Jennifer Burney, the town lacks the bylaws to protect the property. Read the full article → from Garfield House may be demolished within weeks; town without historic protection bylaws (Updated)
MWDN: Southborough’s Garfield House to be preserved
Good news! The Metrowest Daily News reports this morning that the historic Garfield House – the stone mansion located on Main Street between Parkerville and Deerfoot Roads – has been purchased by a Sudbury developer who intends to restore the property. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough’s Garfield House to be preserved
Potential buyer wants to restore historic Garfield House
Fans of Southborough’s historic Garfield House will likely be happy to hear this news. A Sudbury developer has offered to purchase the 4-acre property, not to subdivide and develop it, but to restore the mansion and its grounds to their former glory. Read the full article → from Potential buyer wants to restore historic Garfield House
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
No bidders in Garfield House auction
A couple dozen people showed up at the Garfield House for this afternoon’s scheduled auction, but none of them came to bid. Read the full article → from No bidders in Garfield House auction
Garfield House goes up for auction on Thursday
A piece of Southborough history hits the auction block tomorrow at 1:00 pm. Read the full article → from Garfield House goes up for auction on Thursday
Auction date set for Garfield House
A new auction date has been set for the historic Garfield House. The 1849 stone mansion once owned by decendents of President James Garfield will hit the auction block on Thursday, November 4. Read the full article → from Auction date set for Garfield House
Garfield House auction postponed until the fall
If you’re anything like me, you’re intensely curious about the fate of the Garfield House — the historic stone mansion on Main Street between Parkerville and Deerfoot Roads that was scheduled to be auctioned off tomorrow. Turns out we’ll all have to wait a bit longer to find out who the new owner will be. Read the full article → from Garfield House auction postponed until the fall
Historic buildings of Southborough
The blog Historic Buildings of Massachusetts recently highlighted a few of Southborough’s most well-known historic buildings, including Pilgrim Church, the Community House, and the Joseph Burnett mansion that will be going up for auction in August. Read the full article → from Historic buildings of Southborough