Phineas Upham House, building in Massachusetts, United States
The Phineas Upham House is a residence built in the early 1700s in Melrose, Massachusetts, constructed from wood in a simple colonial style. The building features two and a half stories with a central chimney, a saltbox roof, and small windows of varying shapes and sizes.
The house was likely built in the late 1730s for Amos Upham, son of Phineas Upham, though local tradition mentions 1703. The Upham family occupied it for many generations until the last family member left in 1907.
The house carries the Upham family name, whose members arrived from England in 1635 and established roots in Massachusetts. The street where it stands is named after this family, and visitors can see how the building connects to the region's early settlement and community identity.
The house sits on quiet Upham Street in a residential neighborhood near downtown Melrose and is accessible on foot. It opens to visitors only two days per year, so check ahead for specific dates before planning your visit.
The original house was small with only one story at the back, but the roof was later raised to create two full stories. This visible modification shows how early residents expanded and adapted their homes based on changing needs.
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