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The Phillips House at 34 Chestnut Street, Salem, Massachusetts, owned and operated as a historic house museum by Historic New England and open for public tours. Historic New England currently owns and operates 37 house museums and 1,284 acres of farmland and landscapes across five New England states, representing nearly 400 years of architecture.
New England is the oldest clearly defined region of the United States, being settled more than 150 years before the American Revolution.The first colony in New England was Plymouth Colony, established in 1620 by the Puritan Pilgrims who were fleeing religious persecution in England.
This house, built c. 1770, was occupied by a succession of politically active Quincys, and contains architectural details unique among houses from the period. It is owned by Historic New England, who offer infrequent tours during the summer months. [139] [140] 106: Red Top (William Dean Howells' House) Red Top (William Dean Howells' House)
In 1680 the original house was moved to its present site giving its alternate name 1680 House. The original portion of the house consisted of only the eastern section, as the family grew a western wing was later added on. Generations of the Thatcher family lived in the house until the 1970s when it was given to S.P.N.E.A. (now Historic New ...
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The house then passed in ownership to John's son who is believed to have added the eastern portion of the house in 1730. [39] At some point in the late 1890s the house was moved to a new stone foundation, and was modernized/remodeled with an ell added to the rear.
The following properties located in Quincy, Massachusetts are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted January 24, 2025.