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The Dedham Community House is a house on the banks of the Charles River in Dedham, Massachusetts that is owned and operated by the Dedham Community Association. It was originally built in 1798 for Judge Samuel Haven and designed by Charles Bulfinch. Notable guests of the house include Nathaniel Hawthorn and Abraham Lincoln. The rooms on the first floor feature high ceilings, long French windows, tiled fireplaces, carved mahogany mantles and moldings, and original chandeliers. A curved staircase leads to a second floor with smaller chamber rooms.
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In 1922 it was purchased by Charles J. Kimball and a group of civic-minded citizens for use as a community center. Today the Community House is dedicated to "advancing the educational, recreational, cultural and civic interests of residents of all ages of Dedham and surrounding communities." They offer a pre-school, summer camp, and a variety of classes and workshops throughout the year.