Elihu Thomson House, Former residence turned town hall in Swampscott, Massachusetts, United States.
The Georgian Revival building features Ionic stone pilasters, a round portico with Corinthian columns, and a tiled hip roof with symmetrical gable dormers.
Built in 1889 for inventor Elihu Thomson, co-founder of General Electric, the house included an observatory and personal laboratory for his electrical experiments.
The interior displays exceptional woodwork with mahogany, oak, and cherry panels, including a Moorish-themed bedroom that now functions as the Town Manager office.
Located at the intersection of Monument Avenue and Elmwood Road, the building has operated as Swampscott municipal offices since 1944.
The basement contains the original 1889 coal-fired furnace manufactured by Buerkel and Company of Boston, which remains intact within the building.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.46972,-70.91889
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:29
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