Gore Place

Gore Place is a brick Federal mansion located in Waltham on a 45-acre estate. The building stretches approximately 190 feet in length and is surrounded by formal gardens, walking paths, and working farmland.

Massachusetts Governor Christopher Gore and his wife Rebecca built this country estate in 1806 as a retreat from city life. The property later welcomed distinguished visitors including President James Monroe and French general Lafayette.

The mansion displays Federal architecture with balanced wings and classical details made from English materials imported across the Atlantic and up the Charles River. These architectural choices reflect the economic connections Massachusetts maintained with Europe during this era.

The grounds remain free to explore during daylight hours and are good for walking and discovering the landscape. Tours of the mansion interior require advance reservations and paid admission.

The estate preserves original domestic staff quarters that reveal how household labor practices changed over time. These spaces offer a rarely told perspective on the daily lives of those who performed the housework.

Location: Massachusetts

Architectural style: Federal architecture

Website: http://goreplace.org

GPS coordinates: 42.37222,-71.21139

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48