Browne House

The Browne House stands at 562 Main Street with steep roofing, casement windows, and original architectural elements from the late 17th century.

Built between 1694 and 1701, the house belonged to Abraham Browne, a land surveyor and town selectman who influenced Watertown's early development.

The ground floor contains a multi-purpose room that demonstrates colonial living patterns, where families conducted daily activities of cooking, sleeping, and socializing.

Historic New England manages guided tours of the property, allowing visitors to examine one of the few remaining houses with an authentic colonial architectural profile.

The upstairs fireplace features one of the only surviving early 1700s mantelpieces, along with distinctive diamond-pattern windows containing three different colored glass panels.

Location: Watertown

GPS coordinates: 42.37190,-71.19980

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24