The Old Hubbard Home - 14 Franklin Street:

At its apex, the Lane company had over 500 employees. It also comprised about 15 buildings in the Mechanic and Franklin Street area, so the atmosphere of the neighborhood was much more industrial at one time. It’s hard to imagine the belching smokestacks and clanging machinery now as you stroll down Franklin Street.

As you continue heading toward Main Street, you’ll come to another rather magnificent-looking Greek Revival, including the full treatment of a Doric columned portico and a filigreed iron railing on two stories. This was the home of Roger Hubbard and his bachelor son John, who we hear more of in Tour #3. They didn’t live on Franklin Street, though. This house once sat on Main Street on a spot that we’ll pass in a few more minutes.