High Street Historic District

High Street Historic District spans four blocks from Town Farm Road to North Main Street, containing more than thirty structures built before 1750. The collection displays a range of building styles that evolved from early timber-frame houses to later brick residences.

The street functioned as part of the Old Bay Road and became an established stagecoach stop from 1761 onward. By 1828, daily traffic included eight to twelve coach lines moving passengers through this route regularly.

High Street shaped daily life in town for centuries as a main residential passage where families built and rebuilt their homes across generations. You can observe how inhabitants adapted these structures over time to suit their changing needs and circumstances.

The area maintains its residential character and can be walked through easily to view numerous examples of early American architecture. It helps to take your time and move slowly to notice the different building styles and construction details visible on the facades.

One remarkable building in the area is the former jail from the 1770s, which was converted into a Greek Revival residence during the nineteenth century. This transformation shows how structures in the region were repurposed when their original function was no longer needed.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 42.68530,-70.84110

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:01