General Rufus Putnam House

The General Rufus Putnam House is a two-story wooden residence in Rutland with a hipped roof, clapboard siding, and two interior brick chimneys arranged symmetrically. The facade features five evenly spaced bays with a center entrance that reflects typical colonial design principles.

General Rufus Putnam purchased this property in 1781 after the Commonwealth of Massachusetts seized it from Mandamus Councillor John Murray. The acquisition marked the beginning of its history as a private residence under Putnam's ownership.

The residence represents colonial architecture with its traditional central hallway plan, featuring four rooms on each floor and maintaining original woodwork in bedrooms.

The house now operates as a bed and breakfast where visitors can stay overnight and experience colonial-era living firsthand. This accommodations option allows guests to explore the interior arrangement and original details while spending time in the building.

Interior restoration work creatively reused original wooden floorboards from the attic to repair the first floor where the original surface had worn away. This practical approach to preservation kept authentic materials within the house rather than replacing them with new wood.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 42.37139,-71.96750

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:25