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It was proposed by someone to merge a new, fledgling article about 54 Beacon Street into this article about 55 Beacon Street. Presumably they are across the street from each other, does anyone know? Frankly, i don't like the idea upfront. Both buildings are notable on their own; they have separate histories and construction and architecture, as far as i know. They should both be mentioned in the Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts / Beacon Hill Historic District article, which covers the whole area. Collections of 2 or 3 buildings within the district do not need separate articles; it is natural to have the whole district and to have an article on each building that is individually notable on its own. Why suggest merger? doncram ( talk) 01:11, 25 December 2008 (UTC)
Merging the former, shortlived 54 Beacon Street article into this one is fine. Glad u just resolved the discussion and implemented it. However, 54 Beacon Street needs to be covered in the title and the article, because 54 Beacon Street is historic and has past residents and would merit an article on its own, I think, if it is not covered in the combined article.
If Headquarters House refers to the whole building, then addressing the 54 Beacon part of the building's history should not be hard, but the article indicates otherwise.
If Headquarters House really refers to just the one half of the building at 55 Beacon Street, then perhaps we do need two articles. Or the article name needs to be changed to something like:
Perhaps 54 and 55 Beacon Street is the proper name to use, and the article could start something like: 54 and 55 Beacon Street is a historic two part building. Headquarters House, also known at 55 Beacon Street, is a U.S. National Historic Landmark....
Hope this is helpful. doncram ( talk) 10:09, 4 January 2009 (UTC)
I wish I'd seen these above two discussions earlier. I'm curious about the term "Headquarters House". As someone who has worked in Boston tourism for years, I just don't think I've ever heard this reference before. Colloquially, as well as in all guidebooks and maps, not to mention on the sign on the door, this property is the William Hickling Prescott House. That name also appears on the official web site from the Colonial Dames. What is the source for "Headquarters House"? I am perplexed. -- Midnightdreary ( talk) 13:13, 10 September 2014 (UTC)
This former home of William Hickling Prescott (writer of histories of Mexico, Peru and Spain) has a comment ... Due ″to his blindness (caused by an incident during a bar brawl)″, is incorrect - even by the footnote provided (#4). There are other references that also state he was struck in the eye by a crust of bread while entering <Life of William Hickling Prescott. Ticknor, G., Lippincott Co. Phila. 1863>(or exiting the commons at Harvard. This is noted by biographers Ticknor, Gardiner and others. A bar brawl indeed. Harrumph. Ron Eddy redd1732@hotmail.com — Preceding unsigned comment added by 184.98.114.253 ( talk) 17:14, 25 August 2017 (UTC)
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Article merged: See old talk-page here
It was proposed by someone to merge a new, fledgling article about 54 Beacon Street into this article about 55 Beacon Street. Presumably they are across the street from each other, does anyone know? Frankly, i don't like the idea upfront. Both buildings are notable on their own; they have separate histories and construction and architecture, as far as i know. They should both be mentioned in the Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts / Beacon Hill Historic District article, which covers the whole area. Collections of 2 or 3 buildings within the district do not need separate articles; it is natural to have the whole district and to have an article on each building that is individually notable on its own. Why suggest merger? doncram ( talk) 01:11, 25 December 2008 (UTC)
Merging the former, shortlived 54 Beacon Street article into this one is fine. Glad u just resolved the discussion and implemented it. However, 54 Beacon Street needs to be covered in the title and the article, because 54 Beacon Street is historic and has past residents and would merit an article on its own, I think, if it is not covered in the combined article.
If Headquarters House refers to the whole building, then addressing the 54 Beacon part of the building's history should not be hard, but the article indicates otherwise.
If Headquarters House really refers to just the one half of the building at 55 Beacon Street, then perhaps we do need two articles. Or the article name needs to be changed to something like:
Perhaps 54 and 55 Beacon Street is the proper name to use, and the article could start something like: 54 and 55 Beacon Street is a historic two part building. Headquarters House, also known at 55 Beacon Street, is a U.S. National Historic Landmark....
Hope this is helpful. doncram ( talk) 10:09, 4 January 2009 (UTC)
I wish I'd seen these above two discussions earlier. I'm curious about the term "Headquarters House". As someone who has worked in Boston tourism for years, I just don't think I've ever heard this reference before. Colloquially, as well as in all guidebooks and maps, not to mention on the sign on the door, this property is the William Hickling Prescott House. That name also appears on the official web site from the Colonial Dames. What is the source for "Headquarters House"? I am perplexed. -- Midnightdreary ( talk) 13:13, 10 September 2014 (UTC)
This former home of William Hickling Prescott (writer of histories of Mexico, Peru and Spain) has a comment ... Due ″to his blindness (caused by an incident during a bar brawl)″, is incorrect - even by the footnote provided (#4). There are other references that also state he was struck in the eye by a crust of bread while entering <Life of William Hickling Prescott. Ticknor, G., Lippincott Co. Phila. 1863>(or exiting the commons at Harvard. This is noted by biographers Ticknor, Gardiner and others. A bar brawl indeed. Harrumph. Ron Eddy redd1732@hotmail.com — Preceding unsigned comment added by 184.98.114.253 ( talk) 17:14, 25 August 2017 (UTC)