It is the only well-preserved 19th century remnant of a streetscape that extended for the entire block.

The four story Classical Revival building was built in 1898 for Richard Barlow, at that time completing the block between Franklin and Hampshire Streets.

Construction is predominantly in brick, with granite and metal trim elements.

[2] The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.

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