The Nahum Harwood Residence
Leominster, MA
Built in 1886, the Nahum Harwood
Mansion is a classic
example of the "Italianate Mansard" style of
Victorian architecture. The mansion is one of the few surviving
examples of this style of architecture in
Leominster. Nahum Harwood was a leading industrialist and politician
in the City of Leominster in
the late 19th Century. The residence is featured in the following
publications on Leominster:
Leominster, Historical & Picturesque, 1888 - William
A. Emerson
Leominster of Today, 1900 - Kate E. Nichols
The Leominster Book Illustrated, 1901 - William A. Emerson
Picturesque Worcester North
History
of the Harwood Family in Leominster
Renaissance Restorations started an extensive restoration of the
mansion in 2001,
with the project
completed in 2003. The restoration included complete
replacement of all clapboarding on
the mansion, painting, reconstruction of all porches, interior
restoration, landscaping and additional
work.
The property was considered for nomination to the National
Historic Register in 2003, but later
withdrawn due to local opposition.
Additional restoration work is planned
for the future....
Harwood Residence, 1900
Harwood Residence, June 2001 -
Before Restoration Work
Harwood Residence, May
2003 - After Restoration Work
Exterior
Restoration Work
Front
Porch Restoration
Side
Porch Restoration
Interior Restoration Work
Tile
Work: Front Vestibule
Dining
Room Restoration
1st
Floor Main Hallway & Wash Closet
Master
Bedroom Master
Bathroom Kitchen
Pantry
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