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Harrison Gray Otis (1765-1848) was a lawyer and Federalist.Otis was a
U.S. Senator from Massachusetts (1817-1822), and Mayor of Boston
(1829-1831). His house is located at the foot of Beacon Hill. This
Federalist style mansion was completely restored, with the decor restored to that of a
wealthy Boston family of the period. The building was designed by the famous
architect Charles Bulfinch. Guided tours are available. The duration of the tour is about
30 minutes.
Quoting their brochure "Discover what daily life was like in Boston after
the American Revolution, as the city grew and the neighborhoods changed. In
1796, Harry Otis, a Congressman and entrepreneur, and his wife, Sally, lived
and entertained lavishly in this elegantly furnished home. The house became
a two-family, then a clinic, later a boarding house, and finally, in 1916,
headquarters for the Society for the Preservation of New England
Antiquities, now known as Historic New England."
Historic New England is a non-profit organization dedicated to the
preservation of regional history; both in terms of restoration of buildings
and in providing access to researchers of historic material. Visiting the
Harrison Gray Otis House supports this noble organization.
Contact Information
Phone Number: 617.227.3956
Web Address:
www.historicnewengland.org/visit/homes/otis.htm
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