Nathaniel Hawthorne Boyhood Home
Nathaniel Hawthorne Boyhood Home, Historic house in Raymond, United States.
Description
The Nathaniel Hawthorne Boyhood Home is a wooden structure rising two and a half stories, built with side gable roofing and brick chimneys at each end. A central doorway with flanking window panes marks the main facade of this residential structure.
History
The house was constructed around 1812 by Dr. Richard Manning and later became home to his nephew Nathaniel Hawthorne during the writer's early years. The experiences here helped shape the author who would become a major figure in American literature.
Culture
The home belonged to Hawthorne's family and now hosts gatherings where locals celebrate together throughout the year. This everyday use keeps the connection between the writer's past and the community alive.
Practical
The property sits at the corner of Raymond Cape Road and Hawthorne Road where it remains open for visitors during regular hours. Restoration donations are welcome and help support ongoing preservation efforts for the building.
Did you know?
The house earned the nickname 'Manning's Folly' because of its expensive Belgian glass windows and ornate wall decorations that seemed excessive for the time. These lavish details reveal the wealth and taste of the Manning family.
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