Dwight Vinton House - Dudley MA - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

The 1 1/2 story Clapboard Vinton farm Cape dates to the early 18th C, and was constructed in three stages, all sympathetically attached to form a cohesive elongated rectangular mass; The oldest and largest section retains its original central chimney. With extensions, the facade numbers 10 bays in length with 2 doors. A second, smaller chimney punctuates the final section, and the Gable roof sweeps down into a lean-to forming a small rear addition at one end. A rubblestone retaining wall elevates the front yard of the house. Wide corner boards and slightly overhanging eaves serve as the structures only embellishment. This venerable little structure, largely unaltered on the interior, deserves further analysis to determine the sequence and precise dates of its early construction.

the Vinton farmhouse is one of the most isolated historic houses in Dudley. At one time Durfee Road was a through way, today it dead ends beyond the house. 1831 map shows J. Lee as owner, 1870 and 1898 maps show A. Durfey.


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Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1768 Architectural Period/Style: Colonial Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Country House Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: Featured in the American Guide Series for Massachusetts as the Durfee Farm p. 544 Main Material of Construction: Wood Private/Public Access: Private 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 Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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