The Dorset House, Greek Revival house at Shelburne Museum, Vermont, US.
The Dorset House features a two-story front-gable main block with cross-gable wings, displaying marble slabs on its foundation and porches.
Welcome Allen constructed this residence in 1832 in North Dorset, before its relocation to Shelburne Museum grounds in 1953 to house the decoy collection.
The building demonstrates the influence of classical Greek architecture in American construction through its balanced design and prominent corniced facade.
The interior space contains heating, cooling, lighting, and security systems that meet current museum standards for preserving the wildfowl decoy collection.
The house was built with individual doors leading to separate living quarters in each wing, intended for the original owner's two children, Florenze and Lucia.
Location: Shelburne
GPS coordinates: 44.37670,-73.23000
Latest update: March 8, 2025 02:33
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