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Baker, Obed House - Red House, The - Westwood MA - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com
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Baker, Obed House - Red House, The - Westwood MA
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Pre-Victorian Historic Homes
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nomadwillie
N 42° 13.071 W 071° 13.458
19T E 316413 N 4676358
Built in 1812, this dwelling was moved to this location from 1007 High Street where it had been part of a large farm for over a century prior to the move and subdivision of land around this house.
Waymark Code:
WM13X29
Location:
Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted:
03/05/2021
Published By:
Dragontree
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Built in 1812, originally located at 965 High Street it was moved to 1007 High Street where it had been part of a large farm for over a century prior to the move and subdivision of land around this house. It was moved to the present location in 2007. The house is owned by the Westwood Historical Society.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction:
01/01/1812
Architectural Period/Style:
Federal
Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Country House
Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
Betsey Metcalf Baker devised a method of splitting and braiding straw. Soon she was making hats for her friends; but because she considered it irreligious to patent her process, she realized little money from her device, which soon caused the development of one of the leading industries in the East.
Main Material of Construction:
Wood
Private/Public Access:
Private
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