[MassHistPres] modernist houses

[John Worden]

The discussion of a supposed FLW house in Wellesley, brings to mind a 
situation in Arlington a few years ago.  There was a modernist, or 
international style, house (1953), nicely positioned on a large lot, 
oveddrlooking the Lower Mystic Lake.  Some developer bought it, and of 
course, wanted to tear it down to squeeze in four or five what I guess you 
could call "mini-mcMansions."  Since it was on the inventory (but not in a 
district) the historical commission had a nearing under the demolition delay 
by-law.  Interestingly, the architect himself (a local man) appeared and 
said he had no objection to the house being taken down.

John Worden
Arlington HDC

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