Artisan's House, Historic house in Annapolis, US.
Description
Artisan's House is a two-story residential structure built with colonial architectural elements, featuring symmetrical windows and traditional wood construction. The compact layout integrates living quarters with workshop space in a functional arrangement.
History
The house was built in 1777 during the American Revolution, a time when skilled craftspeople established themselves in Annapolis as the settlement grew. It now stands on the National Register of Historic Places, recognized for its role in documenting this era.
Culture
The house reflects how working craftspeople lived and worked in colonial Annapolis, with spaces designed to serve both daily life and their trades. Its modest layout shows the practical reality of artisan households during that era.
Practical
The house is located within the Colonial Annapolis Historic District and is accessible through guided walking tours of the area. Check with the local visitors center for current tour schedules and access information.
Did you know?
The original construction techniques and late 18th-century materials remain visible today, showing how craftspeople of that era actually built. These authentic details make the house a tangible record of the artisan building practices of its time.
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