SEWALL-SCRIPTURE HOUSE

ROCKPORT, MA

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The Sewall-Scripture House is a historic residence located in Rockport, Massachusetts. Constructed in 1756, it is one of the oldest houses in the town. The house was built by Samuel Sewall, a wealthy merchant, and has had several owners over the years.

The Sewall-Scripture House is a two-story building with a gambrel roof and clapboard siding. The house features a central chimney, which was common in colonial New England homes. The interior of the house has been restored to reflect its original 18th-century design, with period furnishings and finishes.

The house is named after its two most famous owners, the Sewall and Scripture families. The Sewalls owned the house until the mid-19th century, and the Scriptures purchased the property in the early 1900s. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Today, the Sewall-Scripture House is open to the public as a museum. Visitors can take guided tours of the house to learn about its history and the lives of the families who lived there. The museum also hosts special events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and exhibits.

SEWALL-SCRIPTURE HOUSE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ROCKPORT MA. US MID #8402500030

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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SEWALL-SCRIPTURE HOUSE
40 KING ST
ROCKPORT
MA
01966

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SEWALL-SCRIPTURE HOUSE Information

MID # 8402500030
Name SEWALL-SCRIPTURE HOUSE
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 42.657624, -70.625692
CODES FIPS State Code: 25
FIPS County Code: 009
US Census Tract: 220101
US Census Block: 4007