Fiske House

Fiske House is a two-story brick building in Chelmsford Center featuring four chimneys and classical architectural details throughout. The exterior displays decorative pilasters at the corners and exterior doors framed with Federal style surrounds.

The house was built in 1798 by merchant Simeon Spalding Jr. and later purchased by his grandson John Minot Fiske. The structure has endured through the centuries while retaining its essential features from the early American period.

The house displays the Federal architectural language that was common in the region during the early 19th century. Visitors can see how the symmetrical proportions and classical details reflect the tastes and craftsmanship of that time.

The house is located in Chelmsford Center and is easy to reach when exploring the town's historic sites. Its National Register designation supports preservation funding, which helps maintain the building in good condition.

The interior spaces retain many original finishes and fixtures from 1798, showing authentic craftsmanship techniques from early America. Visitors gain a genuine sense of how residential homes actually looked and functioned during that period.