Peter and Oliver Tufts House
Peter and Oliver Tufts House, Colonial house in Winter Hill, Somerville, United States.
The Peter and Oliver Tufts House stands as a two-and-a-half-story wooden structure with five bays, a gambrel roof, and two prominent chimneys along Highland Avenue.
During the siege of Boston from 1775 to 1776, the house functioned as the headquarters for General Charles Lee of the Continental Army.
The residence reflects the architectural evolution of New England homes, featuring an Italianate entrance hood supported by substantial decorative brackets.
The building maintains its original location along Highland Avenue, formerly known as Barberry Lane, and stands as a testament to early American construction methods.
Charlotte Cushman, a renowned Boston actress, spent her childhood holidays at this property during the 1820s when it was known as Uncle Oliver's Farm.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.39083,-71.10000
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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