Pest House, Historic quarantine house in Concord, United States
The Pest House stands as an 18th-century medical facility designed to isolate and treat patients with infectious diseases in Massachusetts during epidemic outbreaks.
Built in 1792, the Pest House represents one of the earliest dedicated isolation facilities for managing contagious diseases in colonial New England.
The structure illustrates the medical practices and public health responses of early American communities facing the challenges of disease control.
Located at coordinates 42.44647, -71.35545, the Pest House maintains its position on the National Register of Historic Places, ensuring its preservation.
The building served as a central point for medical professionals who developed methods for containing smallpox through isolation and treatment protocols.
Location: Concord
Official opening: 1792
Address: 153 Fairhaven Road
GPS coordinates: 42.44647,-71.35545
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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