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Highland House

Truro, Massachusetts • Barnstable County

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About This Property

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Highland House, located in Truro, Massachusetts, is a prominent example of Federal-style architecture, characterized by its elegant design and scale. The structure stands as a testament to the affluent seafaring era of Cape Cod.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
6/5/1975
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Commerce; Architecture; Social History
Periods of Significance
1900 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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Location

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Area of Significance

Entertainment/Recreation; Landscape Architecture; Architecture

Location

Highland Light Rd., Truro, Massachusetts

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