Longfellow House - Cambridge MA - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

The original house was built in 1759 for Loyalist John Vassall who inherited the land along what was called the King's Highway in Cambridge when he was 21. In the days after the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the home was used as a temporary hospital. George Washington moved into the Vassall House on July 16, 1775, and used it as his headquarters and home until he departed on April 4, 1776. In 1843, the house was purchased by Nathan Appleton, who gave the house to Longfellow as a gift when Longfellow married Nathan's daughter Frances.

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Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1759 Architectural Period/Style: Georgian Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Stately Home Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: National Historic Landmark George Washington Headquarters - American Revolution Henry Wadsworth Longfellow home Listed Building Status (if applicable): Excellent Main Material of Construction: Wood Private/Public Access: Public Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed Architect (if known): Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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