The Chestnut Cottage

Michael Simpson's mansion called The Chestnut Cottage or simply The Cottage was located at 50 Elm Street right across from what is now the Stapleton School. When Michael's son Frank died, the house was sold. At some point, (part of) it was a dance hall called The Casino. The house was razed in 1935.


The Cottage back in the day. Thanks to Images of America, Framingham.


Elm Street going North. At the top of the hill, on the left side, The Cottage stood. Thanks to Images of America, Framingham.


Elm Street today viewed from above. The Stapleton School is located on the East side right between right between Chestnut and Maplewood Streets. Right across the street, there was The Cottage. Thanks to googlemaps.


Saxonville's high school before it was razed in 1923 to make room for the Stapleton School. Thanks to Images of America, Framingham.


The Michael H. Simpson mansion is across the street from the High Grammar School. Thanks to F. W. Beers, 1875.


The Simpson mansion is still across the street from the High School, but it is now the property of Frank Ernest Simpson, Michael's son. Thanks to Geo. H. Walker & Co., 1889.