SARGENT-MURRAY-GILMAN-HOUGH HOUSE

GLOUCESTER, MA

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The SARGENT-MURRAY-GILMAN-HOUGH HOUSE is a historic home located in Gloucester, Massachusetts. It was built in 1727 and is one of the oldest surviving homes in the area. The house has had many owners over the years, including several prominent families, and has been restored and renovated numerous times.

The exterior of the house is a classic example of Georgian architecture, with a symmetrical facade, a central chimney, and a steeply pitched roof. Inside, the house features many original details, including wide pine floorboards, period wallpaper, and intricate woodwork.

In addition to its architectural significance, the SARGENT-MURRAY-GILMAN-HOUGH HOUSE also has a rich history. It has been used as a private residence, a boarding house, and a museum. It was even used as a hospital during the Revolutionary War.

Today, the house is open to the public as a museum, showcasing the history of Gloucester and its residents. Visitors can take guided tours of the house, learn about the various families who lived there, and see artifacts from the colonial era. The SARGENT-MURRAY-GILMAN-HOUGH HOUSE is a unique and fascinating piece of American history, and a must-see destination for anyone interested in architecture, colonial history, or the New England region.

SARGENT-MURRAY-GILMAN-HOUGH HOUSE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in GLOUCESTER MA. US MID #8402501084

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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SARGENT-MURRAY-GILMAN-HOUGH HOUSE
49 MIDDLE STREET
GLOUCESTER
MA
01930

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SARGENT-MURRAY-GILMAN-HOUGH HOUSE Information

MID # 8402501084
Name SARGENT-MURRAY-GILMAN-HOUGH HOUSE
Alternate Name SARGENT-MURRAY-GILMAN-HOUGH HOUSE
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 846038785
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 42.612647, -70.665036
CODES FIPS State Code: 25
FIPS County Code: 009
US Census Tract: 221500
US Census Block: 2035