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Adams National Historic Site

Quincy, Massachusetts • Norfolk County

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About This Property

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The Adams National Historic Site in Quincy, Massachusetts, preserves the ancestral home of four generations of the Adams family. This estate includes the historic "Old House" and its surrounding gardens, which witnessed the lives and careers of prominent figures in American history.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
8.5
Listed Date
10/15/1966
Other Names
Old House

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Landscape Architecture; Literature; Politics/Government; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1750 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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