Franklin B. Jenkins House (Middle Street, Stoneham, Massachusetts)

The Franklin B. Jenkins House is a historic house at 9 Middle Street in Stoneham, Massachusetts. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, at which time its address was listed as 2 Middle Street.[1] At that time it was noted for its Greek Revival features, including corner pilasters and a front portico which includes pilasters and sidelights flanking the door.[2] Subsequent residing of the house has obscured or eliminated most of these details (see photo).

Franklin B. Jenkins House
Franklin B. Jenkins House (Middle Street, Stoneham, Massachusetts) is located in Massachusetts
Franklin B. Jenkins House (Middle Street, Stoneham, Massachusetts)
Franklin B. Jenkins House (Middle Street, Stoneham, Massachusetts) is located in the United States
Franklin B. Jenkins House (Middle Street, Stoneham, Massachusetts)
Location2 Middle St., Stoneham, Massachusetts
Coordinates42°28′31″N 71°5′59″W
Built1860
Architectural styleGreek Revival
MPSStoneham MRA
NRHP reference No.84002699[1]
Added to NRHPApril 13, 1984

The house was built for Franklin B. Jenkins, partner in the shoe manufacturer Jenkins and Vinton. He later built a more elaborate house (also National Register-listed) on Chestnut Street.[2]

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