Lee, Jeremiah, House - Marblehead MA - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

The is one of the finest Late Georgian houses in the United States featuring original wallpaper and finely crafted woodwork.

Jeremiah Lee was a wealthy merchant-shipowner of Marblehead, who actively participated in the patriot activities prior to the American Revolution. He was nominated to represent Marblehead at the Continental Congress, however declined this opportunity. He helped smuggle munitions and supplies into the colony to are the militia. He was also in attendance at Weatherby's Black Tavern in April 1775, leaving just before the British officers arrived.

The 1768 construction cost was 10,000 pounds or right around 14,000,000 in todays monies. After his death his wife Martha continued to live here until it was sold to Chief Justice Samuel Sewall. In 1809 the house was sold and it became a bank. In 1909 the mansion was passed to the Marblehead Historical Society.

Street address: Washington St. Marblehead, MA County / Borough / Parish: Essex Year listed: 1966 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1750-1799 Historic function: Domestic Current function: Recreation And Culture Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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