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The Jason Russell House was the site of the bloodiest fighting during the first day of the Revolutionary War, April 19, 1775. Today it and the adjoining Smith Museum hold collections of the Arlington Historical Society.

Jason Russell House

Resource Links

Antique Spectacles, Etc.

David A. Fleishman, M.D. retired ophthalmologist maintains this non-commercial web site filled with information and imagery of antique spectacles and other vision aids.

20 Kings Road
Sharon, Ma. 02067
(781) 801-0015

Arlington Chamber of Commerce & Visitor's Center

The Arlington Chamber of Commerce operates the Jefferson Cutter House.

1 Whittemore Place
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 643-4600

Arlington Historical Commission

The Commission is chartered under Arlington's by-laws to review and act upon any applications for building permits that involve exterior changes to historically and architecturally significant structures in Arlington.

Whittemore Robbins House
670R Massachusetts Ave
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3275

Arlington Historic Districts Commission

The Commission reviews the plans for external changes to houses in the Arlington historic districts with the goal of preserving the historical character of the district.

Arlington Board of Selectmen
730 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 646-1000 ext. 4065

Arlington Preservation Fund

The Arlington Preservation Fund, Inc. is a non-profit corporation whose principal purpose is to make low interest loans to owners of historically significant structures in the town of Arlington, MA.

Arlington Preservation Fund, Inc.
Post Office Box 493
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 646-9105

Arlington Town Clerk's Office

Holder of vital records, true lists, etc.

Robbins Memorial Town Hall
730 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 646-1000

Boston National Historical Park

This is an association of sites that provide a coherent view of the Boston's role in US history. It includes the Old South Meeting House, Old State House, Faneuil Hall, the Paul Revere House, Old North Church, Bunker Hill, the Charlestown Navy Yard, and the USS Constitution.

Boston National Historical Park
Charlestown Navy Yard
Boston, MA 02129-4543
(617) 242-5642

Boston Public Library

Copley Square
Boston, MA 02117
(617) 536-5400

Civil War Round Table of Greater Boston

3 Waverley Oaks Rd. #202
Waltham, Ma. 02452-6274
781-647-3332

Cyrus E. Dallin Art Museum

Operates a museum housing Dallin's sculptures and archives, located at the Jefferson Cutter House.

Arlington Town Hall
1 Whittemore Park
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 641-0747

Lexington Historical Society

PO Box 514
Lexington, MA 02420
781-862-1703

Massachusetts Archives (1841-1900)

220 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02175
(617) 727-2816

Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records (1901 - present)

150 Mount Vernon St.
1st floor
Dorchester, MA 02125-3105
(617) 740-2600

Menotomy Minutemen

This group of re-enactors portrays the colonial Menotomy militia and brings the Revolutionary War back to life. Find them prominent in the Patriot's Day celebrations.

7 Jason Street
Arlington, MA 02476

Middlesex Canal Association

The purposes of the organization are to publicize the history of the Middlesex Canal, to preserve as much as possible of the extant remains of the Canal, and to restore such portions as possible as an historical and recreational area for the general public.

Located at:
Faulkner Mills
71 Faulkner St.
North Billerica, MA

Minute Man National Historical Park

Consists of over 900 acres of land which wind along original segments of the April 19, 1775 Battle Road this park preserves the significant historic sites, and properties associated with the opening battles of the American Revolution.

Minute Man National Historical Park
174 Liberty Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 369-6993

National Archives - New England Region

380 Trapelo Road
Waltham, MA 02116
(617) 536-5740

New England Historic Genealogical Society

101 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 536-5740

Robbins Library

The Robbins Library Local History Room contains books, photographs, slides, atlases, vertical files and other materials documenting the history of Arlington. Materials concerning Middlesex County and Massachusetts and its towns are also included.

700 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 641-4884

South Middlesex Registry of Deeds

208 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 494-4500

The Old Schwamb Mill

Visitors can tour the mill buildings and see the manufacture of high-quality oval and circular picture frames using original tools and processes.

17 Mill Lane
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 643-0554

Royall House

Now designated a National Historic Landmark, the Royall House was the home of Isaac Royall and Isaac Royall Jr. during 1732-1775.

The Royall House Association
15 George Street
Medford, MA 02155
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