National Register of Historic Places

Tufts, Peter, House

Tufts, Peter, House is a historic place in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1968, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 68000044.

Medford, Middlesex County, MassachusettsListed November 24, 1968NRIS #68000044★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Tufts, Peter, House?

The Peter Tufts House is a Colonial American house located in Medford, Massachusetts. It is thought to have been built between 1677 and 1678. Past historians considered it to be the oldest brick house in the United States, although that distinction belongs to Bacon's Castle, the 1665 plantation home of Virginian Arthur Allen. It is also believed to be, possibly, the oldest surviving house in the U.S. with a gambrel roof.

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Listing details

Name
Tufts, Peter, House
City
Medford
County
Middlesex County
Listed on the National Register
November 24, 1968
NRIS reference number
68000044
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.41161, -71.09350
When was Tufts, Peter, House listed on the National Register?

Tufts, Peter, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1968.

Where is Tufts, Peter, House located?

Tufts, Peter, House is located in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.41161, -71.09350. See the map above.

Is Tufts, Peter, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Tufts, Peter, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.