Cicero Goddard Peck House facts for kids
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Cicero Goddard Peck House
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 Location in Vermont
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| Location | 18 Mechanicsville Rd., Hinesburg, Vermont |
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| Area | 1.2 acres (0.49 ha) |
| Built | 1896 |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 10000890 |
| Added to NRHP | November 10, 2010 |
The Cicero Goddard Peck House is a special old house located at 18 Mechanicsville Road in Hinesburg, Vermont. It was built in 1896. A very important person in the town, Cicero Goddard Peck, had it built. This house is a great example of Queen Anne Victorian style architecture. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. This means it's an important historical building that should be protected.
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What Does the Peck House Look Like?
The Cicero Goddard Peck House is in the village of Hinesburg. You can find it on the south side of Mechanicsville Road. It's just a bit east of where that road meets Vermont Route 116.
Outside the House
The house is made of wood and has 2-1/2 stories. It's shaped a bit like the letter "L". The main part of the house has a pointed roof end (a gable) that faces the road. A side part of the house (called an ell) also has a pointed roof.
There's a porch with one story tucked into the "L" shape. A cool, round, three-story tower sticks out from the front corner. The outside walls are covered with wooden boards called clapboards. Some parts also have fancy, rounded wooden shingles. There's also a bay window that sticks out from the front. The porch has round posts holding it up. It also has a railing with square balusters (small posts).
Inside the House
When you go inside, you can still see many of the original features from when the house was built. These include special doors that slide into the walls, called pocket doors. There's also a china cabinet in the dining room. The original wooden floors and decorative trim (moulding) are still there too.
Who Was Cicero Goddard Peck?
The Cicero Goddard Peck House was built in 1896 for Cicero Goddard Peck. His family was very well-known in the area.
Peck Family History
Cicero's uncle, Asahel Peck, was a very important person. He even served as the Governor of Vermont. This means he was the leader of the state government. Cicero's father, Nahum, was a lawyer. He also worked in the state legislature, helping to make laws for Vermont.
Cicero's Contributions
Cicero Goddard Peck was a successful dairy farmer in Hinesburg. He helped start a local group for farmers to work together. He also held different jobs in the town government.
Cicero Peck cared a lot about his town. He left money to Hinesburg after he passed away. This money is called the Peck Estate. The money from this estate helps support the schools in the town. This shows how much he wanted to help the community.
