Harrison Gray Otis House
141 Cambridge Street, Boston MA
A museum of cultural history that collects and preserves buildings, landscapes, and objects dating from the seventeenth century to the present and uses them to keep history alive and to help people develop a deeper understanding and enjoyment of New England life and an appreciation for its preservation.
The Otis House is the last surviving mansion in Bowdoin Square in Boston's West End neighborhood.
Property Highlights:
- Architectural Heritage: Designed by Charles Bulfinch, the architect of the Massachusetts State House.
- Historic Survival: A rare survivor of the 1950s West End urban renewal; it was famously moved 40 feet in 1925.
- Federal Style: Renowned for its vibrant, historically accurate interior colors and period wallpapers.
For more information call (617) 227-3956
Website: https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/otis-house/
Headquarters of Historic New England
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