Stone, Joseph, House - Auburn MA
Posted by: nomadwillie
N 42° 11.167 W 071° 49.796
19T E 266306 N 4674318
The oldest portion of this 1.5 story timber frame house, its north side, three bays and chimney, was built in 1729.
Waymark Code: WM137TN
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 10/05/2020
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The Joseph Stone House, also known as Potter Acres, is an historic First Period house at 35 Stone Street in Auburn, Massachusetts. The oldest portion of this 1.5 story timber frame house, its north side, three bays and chimney, was built in 1729. The southern two bays were added in 1790, and a rear lean to may have been added at the same time. In 1886 the rear ell underwent significant alteration, and was again enlarged in 1946. The main body of the house has retained its original woodwork and interior decoration. Its most notable owner was Joseph Stone, a composer of music for sacred texts, who lived here between 1785 and 1826. Source: ( visit link)
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1729
Additional Dates of Construction: 1790 , 1886
Architectural Period/Style: Colonial
Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Country House
Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Its most notable owner was Joseph Stone, a composer of music for sacred texts, who lived here between 1785 and 1826.
Main Material of Construction: Wood
Private/Public Access: Private
Related Website: [Web Link]
Rating:
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
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