Themes - Architectural, Community development

Jan. 1885 AA pg. 2 col. 9. - There is some talk of moving the “Robert’s House” from the Holt district to the centre of town.

March 20, 1885 AA p. 2 It is understood that George W. Harnden will remove the “Robert’s House” from the Holt District to the new street between Elm & Park Streets (Florence). He has purchased land of E. K. Jenkins for the location, and the building will be made into two stories.

Oct. 2, 1885 AA The new way between Park and Elm has been completed by Nathan F. Abbott, the contractor, and accepted by the Selectman. Several names have been suggested……[Florence St.]

Oct. 16, 1885 AA - page. 2, col. 9 "George W. Harndon of Lynn, has commenced work on the foundation for his tenement block on the corner of Elm and New Street. The Roberts house in the Holt district, owned by Mr. Hamden is to be cut in two for removal and placed on this site. Mover George Wilson of Methuen. Moses V. Gleason is contractor for putting in the cellar, and William Oliver of Lynn, does the woodwork. The house when completed is intended for four families"

Oct. 30, 1885 AA Mr. Wilson, the building mover, started half of the Roberts house in the Holt district, from the foundation on Monday and its is now on the way to New Street. The Selectmen have granted a removal permit for four weeks, and it will take about that time to remove both parts of the building to their destination.

Jan. 18, 1924 AT - Ten new bathrooms installed in the Seigel apartments on Elm Street formerly the Harnden block.