James Friend House, Wenham

Name: James Friend House
Address: Wenham, United States

#5 among attractions in Wenham

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The James Friend House is a historic First Period house in Wenham, Massachusetts, United States. It was built by James Friend, a local carpenter, probably not long after he received a grant in 1699 to cut timber on public land. The house is a 2.5-story wood-frame house with a center chimney. Its main facade is a slightly asymmetrical five bays wide, even though it was apparently originally built to that plan rather than in stages. A lean-to was added to the back of the house sometime before 1738, giving the house a saltbox appearance. This section was raised to a full two stories in the 19th century, and the roof was rebuilt. In the early 20th century, the house was moved back from the road and covered in stucco. ()

Built: 1697 (328 years ago)Coordinates: 42°35'46"N, 70°54'23"W

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James Friend House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Liberty Tree Mall, United Shoe Machinery Corporation Clubhouse, Salem Willows, Northshore Mall.

3.4 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Liberty Tree Mall, Danvers
88 min walk • The Liberty Tree Mall is a shopping mall in Danvers, Massachusetts, U.S. managed by the Simon Property Group. It is anchored by Kohl's, Total Wine & More, AMC Theatres, Marshalls, Old Navy, and Best Buy, along with one vacant anchor left by A.C. Moore.
2.4 miS
Golf
United Shoe Machinery Corporation Clubhouse, Beverly
61 min walk • The United Shoe Machinery Corporation Clubhouse is a historic clubhouse at 134 McKay Street in Beverly, Massachusetts. The building is now known as Beverly Golf and Tennis Clubhouse.
4.6 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park
Salem Willows, Salem
118 min walk • Salem Willows is an oceanfront park in Salem, Massachusetts. It is named for the European white willow trees planted there in 1801 to form a shaded walk for patients convalescing at a nearby smallpox hospital.
4.3 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Northshore Mall, Peabody
110 min walk • The Northshore Mall is a shopping mall in Peabody, Massachusetts. As of 2022, the mall currently features Macy's in two locations, J. C. Penney, and Nordstrom.
1.1 miNE
History museum, Museum
Wenham Museum, Wenham
30 min walk • The Wenham Museum is a museum in Wenham, Massachusetts, United States. The museum is a non-profit organization that was established in 1922 and currently has a collection estimated at 45,000 objects, which includes textiles, toys, photographs, archival documents, children's...
2.3 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly
60 min walk • North Shore Music Theatre is the largest operating regional theater in New England. It is located in Beverly, Massachusetts and is one of the few remaining theatre-in-the-round stages left in the United States.
3.1 miE
Historical place, Park, Garden
Long Hill, Beverly
78 min walk • Long Hill is a 114-acre estate in Beverly, Massachusetts and is managed by the Trustees of Reservations. From 1916 to 1979, the estate was the summer home of Ellery Sedgwick, author and editor of The Atlantic Monthly.
3.4 miSE
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Performing arts
The Cabot, Beverly
87 min walk • The Cabot Performing Arts Center is located at 286 Cabot Street in Beverly, Massachusetts.
2.6 miSE
Museum, History museum
John Balch House, Beverly
67 min walk • The John Balch House, located at 448 Cabot Street, Beverly, Massachusetts, is one of the oldest wood-frame houses in the United States. It is now operated as one of the historic house museums of Historic Beverly, and open seasonally.
0.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Wenham Lake, Beverly
20 min walk • Wenham Lake is a 224-acre body of water located in Wenham and Beverly towns, Essex County, Massachusetts.The lake receives water from the water table and also from a system of streams.
5.1 miS
42°31'21"N • 70°53'36"W
Museum Place Mall, Salem
131 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre