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Parson Capen House
A history museum in Topsfield, in the middle of things: 43 places within a five-minute walk. One of 5 history & landmarks in Topsfield.
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On the National Register since 1966
Parson Capen House
Parson Capen House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 15, 1966, and named a National Historic Landmark on Oct 9, 1960. It is significant for its architecture at the national level.
The Parson Capen House is an historic house in Topsfield, Massachusetts, built in 1683. It has drawn attention as an example of early colonial architecture and because of its well-preserved condition by comparison with other contemporaneous houses.
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43 places within a five-minute walk of Parson Capen House.
🍽️EatCommons Caterers1 min walk☕Grab a coffeeBlack Tie Espresso1 min walk🎭See some artNew England Light Opera2 min walk🥕Pick up something localNarrow Hill Stables3 min walk
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Gould Barn - Topsfield Historical SocietyParty and event planning
1 min walk📜Topsfield Historical SocietyCommunity services non profits
1 min walk🤝Topsfield Strawberry FestivalCommunity services non profits
1 min walk🧰Martino's ImportsImporters
1 min walk💼The Commons 1854Party and event planning
1 min walk☕Espresso Machines USAIndustrial equipment
1 min walkWhere it is
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The nearest neighbor is Gould Barn - Topsfield Historical Society, 1 min walk away.
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(516) 450-1564
Website
http://www.topsfieldhistory.org/
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.