Braintree Historical Society

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Historic House Plaque Program

The Braintree Historical Society is pleased to announce its historic house plaque program which recognizes the rich architectural history of our town as well as the people who lived here. This program does not automatically impose restrictions to the homeowner from future remodelling/renovations of their home (unlike the Federal, State, or local zoning bylaws or any separate historical preservation bylaw.)

Braintree’s historic buildings date back to the 17th century. The Historical Society encourages owners of historic structures to share their civic pride by displaying Historic House Plaques on their home

The plaque provides the building’s construction date and the name of the original owner (if known), and is appropriate for display on both residential and commercial buildings.

Information to appear on each plaque will be researched and/or verified by a member of the Braintree Historical Society.

If the original owner of the property is not able to be verified, the date will be displayed on the plaque without the owner’s name.
House plaques will not restrict homeowners from making changes to their property. The sign is decorative and informational only.

In order to be eligible to participate in the Plaque Program:

The home or structure must be substantially as it was originally built in order to accurately reflect the date of the house; and
The home or structure must be at least 50 years old.

Plaques are available in 2 sizes:

12 inches high by 16 inches wide; or
10 inches high by 14 inches wide (for smaller homes).

The plaque is a medium density overlay (MDO) weatherproof sign board, with a white background and black antique lettering. Holes are pre‐drilled and include stainless steel screws for mounting.
The Historical Society asks that the plaque be attached to the front façade of the home or structure so it can be visible from the street.

The purchase price:
$79 for Braintree Historical Society members
$99 for non‐members.

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Plaque for Member 10 X 14 - $75.00 (USD) Subscription period: Unlimited 10 X 14 House Plaque for a Member

Plaque for Members 12 X 16 - $75.00 (USD) Subscription period: Unlimited 12 X 16 House Plaque for a Member

Plaque for Non-member 10 x 14 - $99.00 (USD) Subscription period: Unlimited 10 X 14 House Plaque for Non-member

Plaque for Non-member 12 X 16 - $99.00 (USD) Subscription period: Unlimited 12 X 16 House Plaque for Non-member

If you would like to pay by check, just print out order form, fill out and send form with check payable to
Braintree Historical Society, 31 Tenney road, Braintree MA 02184.

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