Fuller House (Barnstable, Massachusetts) facts for kids
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| Location | Parker Rd., Barnstable, Massachusetts |
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| Area | 1.2 acres (0.49 ha) |
| Built | 1800 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| MPS | Barnstable MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 87000325 |
| Added to NRHP | March 13, 1987 |
The Fuller House is an old and special house located on Parker Road in Barnstable, Massachusetts. It was built around the year 1800. This house is a great example of a type of building called a Federal farmhouse, which was popular a long time ago. It even has an old barn! Because it's so important, the Fuller House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. This means it's officially recognized as a historic landmark.
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What is the Fuller House?
The Fuller House is found on the northwest side of Parker Road in West Barnstable. It sits close to the road, behind a low stone wall. The main part of the house is one and a half stories tall. It is made of wood and has a roof that slopes down on two sides. The outside is covered with wood shingles.
Cool Features of the House
This house has some interesting features for its time. The chimney is placed behind the northern part of the house. The main front door is in the southern part. This is a bit different from how houses were usually built back then. The doorway has special columns called pilasters on each side. Above the door, there is a small window called a transom window. These are common features of the Federal style.
The windows have six small panes of glass on the top and six on the bottom. They have simple frames around them. There are also two smaller sections, called "ells," attached to each side of the main house.
The Old Barn
Next to the house, there is an old barn. This barn is called an English barn and is about the same age as the house. It shows how people lived and farmed in this area a long time ago.
History of the Fuller House
Experts believe the Fuller House was built around 1800. We know for sure it was standing by 1836. At that time, the Fuller family owned the property. They were farmers and worked the land for many different types of crops and animals.
Parker Road, where the house is located, was first created in 1793. It was made wider in 1802 to make travel easier. The Fuller House stands as a reminder of the early farming life in Barnstable.
