Quincy, Mass. Historical and Architectural Survey

77 Adams Street

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
The large condominium building, 77 Adams Place, is sited on land that in the 1870's belonged to the partners in Quincy's granite industry. Eleazer Frederick and William Field, with their large Adams Street houses and lots exactly next to each other, established the firm of Frederick & Field, "Granite dealers and contractors for granite fronts, monuments, and cemetery work of all kinds" in 1839. The firm's granite quarry and cutting shed were at Quarry Street near Granite Street but the offices were at 35 Hawley Street in Boston.

BIBLIOGRAPHY and/or REFERENCES
Assessors Records.
Atlas of Norfolk County, Mass, 1876.
Atlas of the City of Quincy, 1897.
Atlas of the City of Quincy, 1907.
Qunicy City Directories, 1878-9.

ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE:
Although a tall structure, this fourteen story brick apartment building built in 1970 integrates well in the historic district. The brick facing, recalling the 18th century, is an appropriate walling material which relates to its historic neighbor, the Vassell-Adams House at 135 Adams Street. It is an attractive design with balconies on the east and west elevations creating a horizontal rhythm on the longitudinal sides. It is fine modern component of the Quincy Center Local Historic District.

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