Isaiah Bussey House
The Bussey House, situated on Elm Street in Billerica, holds historical significance dating back to the early 19th century. Originally, in 1815, the Proprietors of the Middlesex Canal embarked on a development endeavor for the mill site, engaging in the sale of parcels along Elm St to facilitate growth and utilization of the area.
In 1827, a pivotal moment in the property's history unfolded as Isaiah Bussey, a prominent clothier, became the land's new owner. Three years later, in 1830, Bussey entered into matrimony with Anna (Mears) Wood. Anna, a resident of a quaint red house located on the corner of her brother's tavern stand, occupied a space believed to coincide with the present-day parking lot at 18-20 Old Elm St.
The property changed hands in 1837 when Isaiah Bussey sold it to Daniel Wilson and subsequently departed the town. A notable transition occurred in 1857 when Wilson conveyed ownership to Lot Eastey, who, in a unique arrangement, exchanged houses with Bess Wilson.
By 1875, the Bussey House had undergone another change in ownership, finding itself in the possession of CP Talbot and Co. This transition marked a shift in the property's purpose, as it was acquired for mill housing, contributing to the industrial development and utilization of the Elm Street area during that era.
The Bussey House remains an integral part of Billerica's historical landscape, bearing witness to the evolution of the region from a mill site development initiative in the early 19th century to its subsequent roles in residential and industrial capacities.