National Register of Historic Places

Dillingham House

Brewster, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Listed
April 29, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76000225

About this property

The Dillingham House is a historic 17th century First Period house located at Main Street (Massachusetts Route 6A) in Brewster, Massachusetts, United States. According to the NRHP, this house is said to have been constructed by John Dillingham no later than 1660. It was later enlarged and restored between 1915 and 1918. These additions include a shed dormer, two more bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor, and an enclosed sleeping porch. The house as it stands now is a 2+1⁄2-story timber-frame full saltbox which has received small alterations on its exterior. In the interior of the home, features such as 18th century paneling and molding along with original 17th century summer beams still remain. The "Dillingham House" was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 30, 1976, and has since been modernized to include heat, electricity, and plumbing.

Location

Brewster, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
41.74922, -70.12473

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Dillingham House listed on the National Register?

Dillingham House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 29, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Dillingham House?

Dillingham House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Dillingham House?

The period of significance for Dillingham House is recorded as the industrial era.

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