Middlesex South Registry of Deeds Building
| Middlesex South Registry of Deeds | |
|---|---|
 The building's mid-section in 2014 | |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | American Renaissance |
| Location | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42°22′14″N 71°04′45″W / 42.37061°N 71.07929°W |
| Completed | 1896 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Olin Cutter |
The Middlesex South Registry of Deeds Building stands at 208 Cambridge Street in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Built in the American Renaissance style in 1896, to a design by Olin Cutter,[1] it is located one block north of Middlesex County Courthouse and is bounded by Third Street to the west, Otis Street to the south and Second Street to the east.[2]
The registry was established in 1649.[3]
History
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The building was renovated in 1987, including the replacement of the Ionic columns on its facade.[2]
In 2023, the building began use as a temporary homeless shelter for around 25 families at a time.[4]
As of April 2025[update], the Register is Maria C. Curtatone. She took office in 2013.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Olin W. Cutter | E.R. Butler & Co". www.erbutler.com. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ a b Survey of Architectural History in Cambridge – Cambridge Historical Commission (1988), p. 138
- ^ "Middlesex South Registry of Deeds". Middlesex South Registry of Deeds. March 22, 2025. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ Levy, Marc (December 21, 2023). "State will use East Cambridge registry building for an emergency family shelter starting Friday". Cambridge Day. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ "Register Maria C. Curtatone". Middlesex South Registry of Deeds. Retrieved April 15, 2025.