In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded one-half by the Sippican Historical Society and one-half by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Due to the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were catalogued and photographed. The results of the survey are in digital form on the Massachusetts Historical Commission’s website and in four binders in the Sippican Historical Society’s office (and at the Marion Town Clerk’s office).
Marion (Old Rochester) is one of the oldest towns in the United States, and the Sippican Historical Society maintains an extensive collection of documentation on its historic buildings. The Sippican Historical Society will preview one building a week so that the residents of Marion can understand more about its unique historical architecture.
This installment features 11 Spring Street. The Pythagorean Lodge at 11 Spring Street was built between 1909 and 1911. It blends elements of both the Classical and Colonial Revival styles. For many years, Pythagorean Hall had been housed in a building near Burr’s Boat Yard in the Old Landing area. Pythagorean Hall was the first major institutional building in Marion to have been electrified from the very beginning. Electricity was introduced to Marion in 1910. Since its founding on August 10, 1861, Pythagorean Lodge (which housed the Masons) has been an important social and charitable organization in the town. Col. Henry E. Converse was its major benefactor, funding one-third of its $20,000 cost.
This installment features 11 Spring Street. The Pythagorean Lodge at 11 Spring Street was built between 1909 and 1911. It blends elements of both the Classical and Colonial Revival styles. For many years, Pythagorean Hall had been housed in a building near Burr’s Boat Yard in the Old Landing area. Pythagorean Hall was the first major institutional building in Marion to have been electrified from the very beginning. Electricity was introduced to Marion in 1910. Since its founding on August 10, 1861, Pythagorean Lodge (which housed the Masons) has been an important social and charitable organization in the town. Col. Henry E. Converse was its major benefactor, funding one-third of its $20,000 cost.
