Benjamin Nye Homestead - Sandwich MA - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

The Benjamin Nye Homestead is a historic house museum in Sandwich, Massachusetts. The 2.5-story timber-frame house was built in 1685 by Benjamin Nye, and has remained in the hands of his descendants for most of the time since then. It was apparently originally built as a saltbox style house with an integral leanto section, with the rear of the house being raise to a full two stories, probably in the 19th century. The house was sold out of the Nye family to the state of Massachusetts in 1924, but was poorly maintained by the state. With the house threatened with demolition in 1962, the Nye Family Association acquired the property and restored the house. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

The Nye Family Association now operates the property as a historic house museum, featuring 18th century furnishings, and is open for tours from June through October.

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Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1685 Architectural Period/Style: Colonial Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Country House Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992 Main Material of Construction: Wood Private/Public Access: Private Admission Fee (if applicable): 10.00 (listed in local currency) Opening Hours (if applicable): From: 11:00 AM To: 4:00 PM Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed Architect (if known): Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed

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