National Register of Historic Places

Burgess, Thornton W., House

Hampden, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Listed
April 20, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83000740

About this property

The Thornton W. Burgess House is a historic house at 789 Main Street in Hampden, Massachusetts. Built between 1780 and 1784, it is a well-preserved vernacular house built by one of the area's early settlers, and was for many years home to children's author Thornton W. Burgess. The property is now owned by the Massachusetts Audubon Society, which uses it for staff housing. It is adjacent to the Society's Laughing Brook Wildlife Sanctuary. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Location

789 Main St.
Hampden, Hampden County, Massachusetts
42.06385, -72.40629

Categories

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Sources

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When was Burgess, Thornton W., House listed on the National Register?

Burgess, Thornton W., House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 20, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Burgess, Thornton W., House?

Burgess, Thornton W., House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Burgess, Thornton W., House?

The period of significance for Burgess, Thornton W., House is recorded as the industrial era.

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