Bigelow, Daniel House - Petersham MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 42° 29.577 W 072° 11.075
18T E 731366 N 4708351
Historic home built in 1780.
Waymark Code: WMJRRH
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 12/26/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
Views: 2

Stunning Federal home painted a rose color with blue shutters that really makes this home stand out. It is a wood structure with clapboard siding. The entrance way is protected by a portico with smooth Doric columns and Doric pilasters on the house. The is a transom light over the door. The entrance molding is ornate. The entrance is flanked by two windows with five windows on the second level. There is a center chimney which has been painted white with a black topping.

Daniel Bigelow was prominent physician from Columbus, Ohio.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1780

Architectural Period/Style: Georgian

Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Country House


Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
Part of the Petersham Common Historic District


Main Material of Construction: Wood

Private/Public Access: Private

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

Related Website: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Tell us about your visit with any details of interest about the property. Please supply at least one original photograph from a different aspect taken on your current visit.
Search for...
Geocaching.com Google Map
Google Maps
MapQuest
Bing Maps
Nearest Waymarks
Nearest Pre-Victorian Historic Homes
Nearest Geocaches
Create a scavenger hunt using this waymark as the center point
Recent Visits/Logs:
There are no logs for this waymark yet.