Doctor John J. Gallivan House

The Gallivan House, located at 776 Washington Street,  was built in 1930 by Braintree doctor, John J. Gallivan (1898-1980), as a wedding present for his wife Dorothy.  The Georgian-style brick structure was built by Fallon Brothers of Quincy and served as both a doctor’s office and residence for the Gallivan family for many years.  Dr. Gallivan was a popular general practitioner who treated many of Braintree’s residents at his home office until the 1960s, when he retired and sold the property to Dr. Leo Flanagan, a dentist who also practiced in the house.  In March 2005, the Braintree Historical Society acquired the Gallivan House and is in the process of trying to restore it to the period of the 1930s. We would gratefully accept donations of both money and 1930s period items, especially furniture, as we work towards this goal.  To donate, please call 781-848-1640.

Dr. John Gallivan
John Joseph Gallivan (1898-1980) was born in Braintree, the second child of John F. and Bridget (O’Quinn) Gallivan.  He was educated in the Braintree public schools before attending Boston College and Tufts Medical School.  On October 1, 1932, he married Dorothy W. Dee (1908-1997) and settled in Braintree, where they raised their three children and he ran his practice out of their house at 776 Washington Street.  In addition to his private practice, Dr. Gallivan also worked at the Weymouth and South Shore hospitals, and served as Assistant Medical Examiner for Norfolk County from 1940 until he retired in the 1960s.  He was also active in several local community organizations,  including the Braintree Rotary Club and the Knights of Columbus. 

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