Barzillai Weeks House - Barnstable MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 41° 43.231 W 070° 23.831
19T E 383781 N 4619689
The Barzillai Weeks House was built in 1799. The house was the center of a local farm for over 150 years.
Waymark Code: WM168CY
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 05/31/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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The 1+1/2-story Cape style house was built in 1799 by Barzillai Weeks. The house was the center of a local farm for over 150 years, most of them under the ownership of Weeks' descendants. The house has well-preserved Federal styling, most prominent in the five-pane transom window over the main entrance.

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 13, 1987.

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Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1799

Architectural Period/Style: Federal

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


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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