John Alden house. Built 1653. Duxbury, MA

Item

Title
John Alden house. Built 1653. Duxbury, MA
Photographer
G.R. Swain
Description
The John Alden house in Duxbury, Massachusetts. It is noted that the house was originally constructed in 1653 and is appears to be a Four over Four style house with a rear ell addition. A large central chimney can be seen on the ridge line of the main house and a secondary chimney can be seen on the addition, which was most likely a kitchen area. Ivy covers the corner and side of the building and dirt paths can be seen surrounding the structure. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Date Span
1900-1935
Object Type
Black and White Positive Lantern Slide
Subject
John Alden house; Four over Four structure; Duxbury; Massachusetts
Collection Location
Box 90
Location
Duxbury, Massachusetts, United States
Exact Date
Exact Date Unknown
High Resolution Available
TIF
Cataloger
Rachel Ellenson
Date Digital File Created
5/9/2016
Digital File ID
010_MJ_90_033
Type
MJ
Rights
The copyright and related rights status of this Item has been reviewed by the organization that has made the Item available, but the organization was unable to make a conclusive determination as to the copyright status of the Item. Please refer to Eastern Michigan University Archives (lib_archives@emich.edu). for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.