5 Summer St., G. Franklin Lapham House

The Franklin Lapham House has a door on the side gable end. However, it appears that there may have been a door on the gable end. It is a 1 1/2 story home with shingles and greek revival corner boards, a granite foundation, center chimney and 6 over 6 windows.

Born in 1822, George Franklin Lapham or "Frank" as he liked to be called, started his apprenticeship at the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company in October of 1834 "to learn the art, trade and mystery of flint glass cutting". He was 14 years old. Upon Completion of his apprenticeship on October 29, 1841, he became a gifted engraver. By 1883 Frank was in charge of the Company's etching room. He remained with the Company until its closing in 1888.

Mr. Lapham was married in 1844 to Miss Eunice Collins. Their son, George F. Lapham, Jr. was head salesman in the glass department at Jones, McDuffee and Stratton's in Boston.