Baker, Obed House - Red House, The - Westwood MA - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

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 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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