Daniel Webster Law Office, National Historic Landmark in Marshfield, Massachusetts
Description
Daniel Webster Law Office is a single-story wooden structure with clapboard siding, featuring 12-over-12 sash windows and a central fireplace. The modest building once stood alongside a larger residence and displays the practical design of a 19th-century workplace.
History
The building was constructed in 1832 during Webster's early legal career. When a fire destroyed the main house in 1878, this small structure remained as the sole survivor from the original estate.
Culture
The building holds an extensive collection of law and agricultural books that Daniel Webster gathered during his years in public service. These books reflect the intellectual pursuits of someone deeply engaged with both legal and farming matters.
Practical
The building is accessible through the Winslow House museum grounds and sits on the Daniel Webster Estate property. Visitors can view the original furnishings and book collection in place to understand how Webster used this workspace.
Did you know?
A local historical society rescued the structure from demolition in 1966 by moving it from its original location. The relocation preserved not only the building itself but also allowed its original furnishings and valuable book collection to survive intact.
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