Gorton, John House - Charlton MA
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nomadwillie
N 42° 09.919 W 071° 56.958
19T E 256368 N 4672342
The John Gorton House (#1) built in 1794 by the hatter John Gorton.
Waymark Code: WM12Z72
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/11/2020
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The John Gorton House (#1) built in 1794 by the hatter John Gorton. The house is typical of the one-room deep, two-story houses built in the area. It is five bays wide and has a center chimney. Its center entrance is flanked by pilasters and simple entablature. The original wall covering of clapboards has been covered with siding.
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Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1794
Architectural Period/Style: Federal
Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Country House
Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
Contributing Building on U.S. National Register of Historic Places - Northside Village Historic District
Main Material of Construction: Wood
Private/Public Access: Private
Related Website: [Web Link]
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Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed
Architect (if known): Not listed
Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed
Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed
Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed
Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed
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