Themes - Architectural and Community development. Sophisticated, restrained design. Play of light and shade, movement of planes very important; emphasis on interior space.
This land was once part of the Peter D. Smith estate "Forest Hills". Deed references lot near the gardener's barn. The lot was purchased from Peter D. Smith in April 1898 by Arthur Trull Boutwell who built the Queen Anne style home. Both Smith & Boutwell were active members in West Parish Church. Arthur and wife Susan N. (Molther) owned the property for 58 years. Arthur died in Sept. 1940 and his wife Susan in July 1956. Both are interred at West Parish Garden Cemetery. Samuel A. Boutwell was the exectutor of the estate and sold to Peter & Elinor Olney in October 1956. The home was then purchased by Stephen R. & Ruthy A. Olney in Jan. 1992 who continue as the owners in 2013