Benaiah Titcomb House, Essex

Name: Benaiah Titcomb House
Address: Essex, United States

#8 among attractions in Essex

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The Benaiah Titcomb House is a historic First Period house in Essex, Massachusetts. The oldest part of the house, built c. 1700 in Newburyport, was a two-story section two rooms wide, with a central chimney. Sometime before the end of the First Period a shed-style leanto addition was added to its rear, giving it a saltbox appearance. The house was moved to its present location in 1917, oriented to provide views of the coast. At this time a new chimney was provided, and a large dormer was added to the rear to expand the upstairs living space. ()

Built: 1700 (324 years ago)Coordinates: 42°39'5"N, 70°47'49"W

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Benaiah Titcomb House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castle Hill, Essex Shipbuilding Museum, Essex River Cruises and Charters, North Shore Music Theatre.

2.6 miN
Palatial seaside estate and gardens
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1.6 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum, Maritime museum
Essex Shipbuilding Museum, Essex
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1.6 miSE
42°37'59"N • 70°46'34"W
Essex River Cruises and Charters, Essex
42 min walk • Boat tours, Tours, Outdoor activities
6.4 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly
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1.5 miSE
Historical place, Museum, History museum
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City hall, Shingle style architecture
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2.2 miNE
Park
Crane Wildlife Refuge, Choate Island
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6.7 miSE
42°34'35"N • 70°42'44"W
Lexicon Gallery & Studios, Gloucester
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Town
Hamilton
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6.2 miNW
Town
Rowley
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3.7 miN
Park
Sandy Point State Reservation
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