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Claflin–Richards House

Coordinates: 42°36′31″N 70°53′16″W / 42.6087°N 70.8879°W / 42.6087; -70.8879
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Claflin–Richards House
Front view
Claflin–Richards House is located in Massachusetts
Claflin–Richards House
Claflin–Richards House is located in the United States
Claflin–Richards House
Location132 Main St
Wenham, Massachusetts
Part ofWenham Historic District (ID73000852[1])
NRHP reference No.73000853[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPApril 3, 1973
Designated CPApril 3, 1973
Wenham Museum and Claflin–Richards House
Rear side view.

The Claflin–Richards House, also known as the Claflin–Gerrish–Richards House, is a historic First Period house located at 132 Main Street, Wenham, Massachusetts. It is now part of the nonprofit Wenham Museum and may be toured by appointment (regular tour hours are Tuesday–Friday at 11:00am and 2:00pm and Saturday & Sunday at 11:30am, 1:30pm and 2:30pm).

The oldest room in the Claflin–Gerrish-Richards House was constructed in 1662, with additions in circa 1672, 1730, and multiple renovations made in the 19th and 20th centuries. The ground floor of the house, which includes two rooms interpreted to appear as they may have in the 17th century, is open to the public for self-guided tours and can be accessed any time during regular hours, with the exception of school groups using it for hands-on activities during field trips. Everything in the rooms is touchable.

The house was purchased by the Wenham Village Improvement Society (WVIS) in 1921.[2]

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973,[1] and included in the Wenham Historic District in that year.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. ^ a b "MACRIS inventory record for Claflin–Richards House". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Archived from the original on October 8, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2014.
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42°36′31″N 70°53′16″W / 42.6087°N 70.8879°W / 42.6087; -70.8879