Cooper-Frost-Austin House
Cooper-Frost-Austin House, Colonial house in Cambridge, United States.
The Cooper-Frost-Austin House is a colonial residence in Cambridge featuring exposed timber framing, a central chimney, and traditional New England construction details. The structure preserves multiple rooms with original and restored elements spanning several building periods.
The house was built in 1681 and stands as Cambridge's oldest surviving residential building. It was constructed by Samuel Cooper on family land that had been owned since 1657.
The house displays how people lived across different time periods through its preserved rooms and furnishings. Visitors can observe the everyday choices and arrangements that shaped domestic life over generations.
The house is open for tours only during summer months and requires advance reservation to visit. Planning ahead is important since access is managed through Historic New England.
Dendrochronology testing revealed that timber used in construction was cut during winter 1675-1676 and early 1681. This scientific analysis provided precise dates about the building phases and material sources.
Location: Cambridge
Address: 21 Linnaean Street
GPS coordinates: 42.38449,-71.12184
Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:43
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