Geographic / Mass. / Medford
GUSN-357179
One albumen print of the Peter Tufts House, formerly and incorrectly known as the Cradock House, in Medford, Massachusetts. The Peter Tufts House was built from 1677-1680. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century. The print measures at 7 x 10 inches. On the verso of the mount, the following is written: "Craddock [sp] House. Medford, Mass / 1634 [illegible] (first [underlined] brick building in New England)." In a different hand, the phrase "from Baker, October, 1952." is written along the right side of the verso. The Peter Tufts House is the oldest brick building in Massachusetts.
houses
dwellings
historic houses
two-story
Colonial American styles
exterior views
historic buildings
albumen prints
mounts (secondary support)
Craddock [sp] House. Medford, Mass / 1634 [illegible] (first [underlined] brick building in New England) (handwritten)
from Baker, October, 1952 (handwritten)
1 photographic print : albumen, mounted ; 7 x 10 inches
PC001
General photographic collection
2009
PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.002
Gift
late 19th century
Gift of Darthmouth College, 2009
Medford (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)
albumen prints
mounts (secondary support)
Photograph
House
Architecture
Item
Geographic / Mass. / Medford
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