“Each room being shown will have a guide to point out special features,” Gillon told the Villager. 4 and 5, complete with a cannon, blacksmith and horses.
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It is also a keepsake that includes a plethora of information on the featured homes plus stories on other historically significant places and events in town, such as the history of Camp Stanton/Camp Schuyler on the old Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1) in Lynnfield and its role in training recruits sent to fight in the Civil War. A living history re-enactment of this camp, open to the public, will take place on the South Common over the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, Oct. The guidebook will serve as the admission ticket and must be presented to the guides at each home. Plenty of side-street parking will be available in the neighborhoods, but Gillon reminds participants that no parking will be allowed in the driveways of the tour homes. Trolley tours will start and end at the 1714 Meeting House.įor those who choose to drive their own cars to the homes on tour, they may visit them in any order they choose starting at 10 a.m.
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Trolley transportation to the homes will offer “added charm” to tour participants, but is strictly optional, she said. Historical Commission member Linda Gillon, who serves as co-chair of the event with Faith Honer-Coakley, said a map to the homes on the tour is included inside the guidebook. Patrons may purchase house tour tickets for $30 per person and obtain their guidebooks on Friday, Sept. The tour features the following homes: the Joseph Henfield House at 300 Main St., built in 1667 the Hart House at 172 Chestnut St., built in 1672 the Joseph Tapley House at 650 Lowell St., built circa 1700-1715 the Captain Thomas Flint House at 272 Main St., built circa 1720 the John Burnham House at 281 Chestnut St., built circa 1780 and the Jesse Tapley House, 593 Lowell St., built circa 1825.įree tours of the 1714 Meeting House will also be available to the public from 9 a.m. In the planning stages for many months by members of the Lynnfield Historical Commission, in conjunction with the homeowners, all proceeds will benefit the local history preservation efforts of the Lynnfield Historical Society. The Antique House Tour, featuring six of the town’s most well-preserved private homes, will provide patrons with a rare glimpse into the town’s rich architectural past. 20, and it’s not too late to participate. LYNNFIELD - The signature event in the town’s year-long celebration highlighting three centuries of local history arrives on Saturday, Sept. is the oldest house in town and one of only eight first-period homes still standing. BUILT in 1667, the Joseph Henfield House at 300 Main St.
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