The Alvin Robbins House (built 1868, moved from Mass. Ave 1912) at the corner of Prescott Street and Russell Street. November 15, 2010.
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Per S. Galley’s serial installments on Nina Winn’s diary, this house was apparently moved on April 25, 1912:
“The Alvin Robbins house [*] being moved
to Russell St & cut in two & front part on
sidewalk.”
It would be interesting to know if there are other pictures or descriptions of that event!