Barrett House: a federal manse

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The size and classical proportion of Barrett House in Ipswich, NH, may be attributed to the fact that it was the product of a challenge between the fathers of Charles Barrett, Jr, and Martha Minot, then newly married. The magnificent house was converted into a museum in 1948 by the society.

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London Town's Brown House

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The William Brown House in London Town, MD, offers a good example of the house-museums in the 18th century. Still undergoing restoration, the brick Georgian-style house with twin facing chimneys, built in the 1760s, has been designated as a National Historic Landmark.

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Winslow Crocker House

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The Winslow Crocker House was built in 1780 and is now serving as a museum. The Georgian structure bought by antique collector Mary Thacher was relocated to Yarmouth Port, MA.

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