Old Farm

For the football (soccer) rivalry often referred to as the "Old Farm" derby, see East Anglian derby.
Old Farm
Location Wenham, Massachusetts
Coordinates 42°35′55″N 70°55′3″W / 42.59861°N 70.91750°W / 42.59861; -70.91750Coordinates: 42°35′55″N 70°55′3″W / 42.59861°N 70.91750°W / 42.59861; -70.91750
Built 1689
Architect Unknown
Architectural style Colonial, Other
MPS First Period Buildings of Eastern Massachusetts TR
NRHP Reference #

90000265

[1]
Added to NRHP March 9, 1990

The Old Farm is a historic First Period house at 9 Maple Street in Wenham, Massachusetts. The oldest part of the house, the left front and chimney, were built first, followed by the rooms to the right of the chimney, and a rear leanto section. This work was all done in the 17th century, but has not been dated with precision. In the late 19th century the rear section was raised to a full two stories, and the roof was rebuilt as a gambrel. The building underwent a major restoration effort in the early 20th century, led by Joseph Everett Chandler, a prominent restoration specialist. The restoration job was the subject of an article in a 1921 edition of House Beautiful.[2]

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2008-04-15). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "NRHP nomination for Old Farm". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2014-01-12.


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