Hardwick House (Quincy, Massachusetts)

The Hardwick House is a historic house at 59–61 Spear Street in Quincy, Massachusetts. The 2-1/2 story wood-frame house was built in 1850s, and is one of the city's largest Greek Revival houses. Its massing, with side-gable roof, is more typical of the Federal period, but it has corner pilasters, a full entablature, and pedimented gables. The main entry has full-length side lights and is topped by an entablature. The house was built by Franklin Hardwick, owner of a local granite business.[2]

Hardwick House
Location59–61 Spear St., Quincy, Massachusetts
Coordinates42°15′4.7″N 70°59′56.4″W
Area0.2 acres (0.081 ha)
Built1850
Architectural styleGreek Revival
MPSQuincy MRA
NRHP reference No.89001376[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 20, 1989

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.[1]

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