CHELSEA'S HOMES
Shown here are a selection of homes built during the 19th and 20th century. Most of these homes still exist today. Many have been sold and re-sold through the years, changing owners many times. Some have been remodeled.
Residence of mayor John C. Loud, twentieth mayor of Chelsea, located on County Road.		Residence of mayor Thomas Strahan, thirteenth mayor of Chelsea, located on Bellingham Street.
KIMBALL HOUSE Circa 1880 This house, located at 295 Washington Avenue at the corner of Jefferson Avenue represents one of the finest examples of the QUEEN ANNE style in Chelsea. Several features include its irregular plan, varitey of surface color and texture and multiple roofs with a round turret. Planned and built by Mr. Charles Henry Kimball, the house reflects the wealth and position of a successful Chelsea businessman in the late 1800's.
Residence of C. A. Campbell, Chelsea businessman of the late 1800's, located at #1 County Road.		Residence of Thomas Martin, Chelsea businessman of the late 1800's. Located on Franklin Avenue.
Hermon Pratt home on Nichols Street at the corner of Franklin Street. Later purchased by Our Lady of Grace Parish and now the Don Guanella Home.
Home of Caleb Pratt, built in 1847, torn down in 1869. The home was located at the corner of Franklin Street and Nichols Street. The old Pratt House was at 481 Washington Avenue near Lambert Ave. Torn down in 1953.
The Octagon House at 252 Revere Beach Parkway.		The Octagon House was located at 252 Revere Beach Parkway. It was built in 1838 and the only change from the original structure was the addition of a wing to both sides. It was built in the shape of an Octagon as the name implies. The sides of the Octagon were not all equal. Four sides were 12 feet long and four sides were 9 feet in length. At the time of construction of this house the Octagon shape was popular in England and this house was modeled after one of them. The original reason for for the Octagon shape was that it could be easily protected from every side by any attack. The house was made of wood with clapboards on the sides. It had a flat roof and was built on a stone foundation. It was later torn down and a red brick apartment house now stands in its place.
Home of Mellen Chamberlain at 352 Washington Avenue.		Homes along Washington Avenue looking toward County Road. (Photo 1900)
Homes on Counnty Road and Bassett Streets. (Photo from December 7, 1900)		Home of mayor Eustis Fitz, 4th mayor of Chelsea, located on Parker Street.
These two photos are from May of 1949 and show the present day homes that were relocated from Locke Street during the construction of the Mystic River (Now the Tobin) Bridge. The photo on the left is Webster Avenue. The photo on the right is Gilooly Road looking down from Webster Avenue.
These panoramic views of Chelsea were taken from Powderhorn Hill in 1868 and show typical homes of the time. The entire district shown in these photos were completely destroyed in the 1908 fire. Only the homes in the immediate foreground survived the fire and most still exist today.