Austin Brown House, First Period house in Hamilton, Massachusetts
The Austin Brown House is a residential building from the early 1700s in Hamilton, Massachusetts with a central core structure built in 1725. The original core was expanded later with additional wings and an attached section that shaped its current form.
The house began in 1725 as a simple dwelling with a central chimney core. Around 1900 the building went through major changes when the exterior received stucco treatment and new gabled roof sections were added.
The house shows how architectural styles evolved in New England over many decades through its mixed design elements. Visitors can see how different building periods blend together in the walls and structure.
The house sits along Bay Road in Hamilton and is easy to find from the main road through town. Since it is a protected historic building, visitors should check in advance about visiting access and conditions.
The original core from the 1700s still stands intact inside despite all the later additions and changes, making the earliest building phase visible today. This allows visitors to see where the house actually began centuries ago.
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