Then and Now Photo Challenge: Mystery House
Twice a month, Wakefield Patch will run a contest on the site to see if you can guess where this historical building existed. So what's your best guess?
Where in Wakefield was this building? The first reader who can a) correctly identify the building or b) give the address of where it is now will win an awesome Patch water bottle or tote bag! (Your choice).
Leave your guess in the comments section! First correct answer wins the Patch prize.
Andrew McRae
11:49 am on Tuesday, July 19, 2011
It reminds me of the house (greatly modified) standing on the corner of Eaton and Crescent Streets.
Nancy Bertrand
12:53 pm on Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Good try, Andy, but that's not it. Hint: it's on a street that hundreds of people walk along each day!
Nancy Bertrand
3:33 pm on Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Another hint: the house in the photograph stood on a street corner. (The street sign was photoshopped out.)
Diane Read
3:58 pm on Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Hi,
Could this be the estate of Cyrus Wakefield which would be near where the Galvin School?
Nancy Bertrand
4:18 pm on Tuesday, July 19, 2011
No, it is not the Cyrus Wakefield mansion, but you're on the right track! (Hint: the house in the photo is not still standing.)
Diane Read
4:18 pm on Tuesday, July 19, 2011
The Emerson's Estate on the corner or Main and Wave was similar in design as well.
Nancy Bertrand
5:58 pm on Tuesday, July 19, 2011
You're close, Diane, but that's not it. This was the Carpenter house on the corner of Main and Lawrence Streets.
Bianca Perra
7:30 am on Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Nancy, I sent a location yesterday and signed up and in, but do not see my comment posted. Bia
House was located on Main St, Lakeside
Owned by Frederick B. Carpenter
Sara Jacobi
10:08 am on Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Nice job Bianca! I'll contact you via email about getting you your prize!
Jeff Crump
9:05 am on Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Wow, compare that home to what's there now... depressing.
Sue Mitchell
4:48 pm on Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Where exactly on Main? Beautiful home. Also, I love this segment of the Patch!
Nancy Bertrand
10:51 pm on Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Sue, it was on the corner of Lawrence Street and Main Street. (And thanks for the nice comment!)