Oak View, Norwood, Massachusetts, Second Empire mansion in Norwood, United States
The Oak View building stands as a residential structure with Second Empire architecture, featuring characteristic mansard roofs and ornate exterior decorations from 1873.
Francis Olney Winslow, from a local tanning family, initiated the construction of Oak View in 1868, completing this Massachusetts residence by 1873.
The mansion received numerous distinguished guests, including Presidents William Howard Taft and Calvin Coolidge, along with composer Sergei Rachmaninoff and philosopher William James.
The building now functions as the Oak View Museum of Dollhouses, maintained by OakView Preservation Incorporated, which obtained nonprofit status in 2007.
Frank G. Allen and his wife Clara Winslow inherited the estate, where Allen resided during his term as Governor of Massachusetts.
Location: Massachusetts
Inception: 1873
GPS coordinates: 42.18380,-71.21410
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:28
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