About this property
The Whitcomb Inn and Farm (also known as the David and Tilly Whitcomb House and Farm, and the Samuel Wheeler House and Farm) is an historic farm at 43 Old Sugar Road in Bolton, Massachusetts, United States. The oldest portion of the farmhouse, which is believed to be the oldest surviving building in Bolton, is estimated to have been built c. 1708, when David Whitcomb acquired the land from his father. The rear leanto section with a "Beverly jog" (a section of the rear addition projecting beyond the side of the original structure) was built about 10 years later, and an extension ell was added to the east of the house later in the 18th century. The building underwent stylistic changes in the 19th century, most of which were removed during a major restoration in 1937–38 by Philip Phillips.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 02000431. It was listed on May 1, 2002.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Whitcomb Inn and Farm listed on the National Register?
Whitcomb Inn and Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Whitcomb Inn and Farm?
Whitcomb Inn and Farm is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Whitcomb Inn and Farm?
The period of significance for Whitcomb Inn and Farm is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1708.
Can I research the history near Whitcomb Inn and Farm?
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