Location Wenham, Massachusetts NRHP Reference # 90000265 Area 4,047 m² Added to NRHP 9 March 1990 | Built 1689 Opened 1689 Architectural style American Colonial | |
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MPS First Period Buildings of Eastern Massachusetts TR | ||
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.
The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
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