16 Sheridan Street was built for and Inspected by Michael W. Fitzsimmons and his wife Sarah.  Fitzsimmons was the keeper of the plans for the Boston Building Department and described as a trained architect.  He also had 18 Sheridan Street built.  The photograph was taken by the Holmes Brothers of Needham, Mass about 1886 around the time the house was completed.  Photograph provided courtesy of Michele Clark. Click on the photograph to see a larger view of it.