Deane Winthrop House, Colonial house in Winthrop, Massachusetts, US.
The Deane Winthrop House is a wooden frame residence in Winthrop from 1675 with exposed beams and a steep roof. Inside, original structural elements and historical objects from various centuries remain visible.
The house was built in 1675 and belonged to Deane Winthrop, son of a major governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony. It dates to an early period of colonial development in New England.
The house shows how prosperous colonial families lived and what items they owned during that era. Visitors see old furniture and weapons that reflect daily life from that time.
The house is maintained by a local historical association and is open only for scheduled guided visits. Visitors should arrange a visit in advance to see the interior and collections.
Scientists confirmed through ring dating that the house truly dates from 1675 and ranks among the oldest continuously occupied wooden buildings in the country. This confirmation makes it especially valuable to researchers and archaeologists.
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