Beebe Homestead, Federal building near Lake Quannapowitt, Massachusetts, US
The Beebe Homestead features two floors with symmetrical windows, detailed cornices, and a central entrance with a decorative doorway on Main Street.
Nicholas Brown first settled the property in 1644, acquiring 90 acres from Edward Taylor, making it one of the earliest established properties in Reading.
The property represents the architectural preferences of wealthy Massachusetts merchants during the Federal period, reflecting the refined taste of early American society.
The National Register of Historic Places designation provides access to preservation incentives and grants for maintaining the building's historical features.
The house contains architectural elements from the demolished Elias Hasket Derby mansion, relocated to this site in 1815 by John Derby.
Location: Massachusetts
Architectural style: Federal architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.51694,-71.07444
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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