Report of the Boston Landmarks Commission on the potential designation of the Adams-Nervine Asylum as a landmark under Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975

...Reports on a property located at 990-1020 Centre Street in Boston's Jamica Plain neighborhood overlooking the Arnold Arboretum; includes description of the property which was originally an estate consisting of 7 buildings (including the 1875 J. Gardiner Weld house), dates of construction, architect (when known), its historic and architectural significance, assessed value and ownership status; provides information on the area (historic and current), reviews current planning issues and makes recommendations; also includes a copy of the Commission's "Standards and Criteria" applicable to the historic preservation of this landmark property which was a medical treatment center that embodied progressive ideals and methods and opened in 1880; a copy of this item was in the BRA collection...