Calvin Coolidge House, Presidential residence in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States.
The Calvin Coolidge House is a two-family wooden building on Massasoit Street featuring a sloped roof and clapboard siding typical of early 1900s residential construction. The left unit served as his residence during his climb through local and national office.
The building was constructed around 1900, and Coolidge rented the left unit from 1906 to 1930 while rising from city councilman to the nation's president. His move to Washington marked the end of his time living in this home.
The interior spaces display early twentieth-century Colonial touches, with a front room featuring classical columns and details that reflect how politicians of that era arranged their homes. Walking through rooms gives a sense of daily life during this period.
The house sits in a quiet residential neighborhood west of downtown Northampton along a tree-lined street. Visitors can usually find parking in the surrounding area and walking through the neighborhood helps you understand the setting.
Unlike many presidential homes, Coolidge never owned this property but rented the left side throughout his entire time in Northampton. This detail reveals that high office could be reached by those not dependent on personal wealth.
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