Charles Graham House, 127 Lovely St.

Charles Graham House, c. 1861. Italianate Victorian style with flat and hipped roofs overhanging a wide frieze across the top of each façade with pairs of large corbel brackets supporting the eves. The full open front porch is supported with square decorative posts and pairs of small brackets. Two large 6 lite over 6 lite double hung windows flank the main entryway.

At 18 Charles Graham worked for Dwight Langdon, manufacturer of nuts and bolts. This company later became the Upson Nut Company. In 1897 Graham became treasurer for the company. During his career he was also secretary for the Union Nut and Bolt Company, assistant treasurer for the Union Rolling Mill Company, and vice-president of the Unionville Water Company. His most famous accomplishment was the creation of the automatic lathe for threading bolts.

Graham purchased one acre from William Griswold in 1860 for $225. In that same year he married Emelie Upson. In 1861 Graham sold ½ interest in the acre “with all buildings” to Martha Upson, his mother-in-law, for $900, dating the house to 1861. Martha sold her ½ interest back to William in 1874 for $3000.

Graham purchased one acre from William Griswold in 1860 for $225. In that same year he married Emelie Upson. In 1861 Graham sold ½ interest in the acre “with all buildings” to Martha Upson, his mother-in-law, for $900, dating the house to 1861. Martha sold her ½ interest back to William in 1874 for $3000.

From here, please use the crosswalk to safely cross the road and continue on the tour.