Josiah A. Ames House facts for kids
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Josiah A. Ames House
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 Location in Cape Cod
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Location in the United States
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| Location | 145 Bridge St., Barnstable, Massachusetts |
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| Built | 1887 |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| MPS | Barnstable MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 87000300 |
| Added to NRHP | September 18, 1987 |
The Josiah A. Ames House is a really old house in Barnstable, Massachusetts. It was built in 1887 by a brave soldier. This house is special because, for many years, it helped city kids get a breath of fresh air. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987, which means it's an important historical building.
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Discover the Josiah A. Ames House
The Josiah A. Ames House is located near the village of Osterville. You can find it on Bridge Street, close to a bridge that crosses between North and West Bays.
What Does the House Look Like?
This house is a great example of a style called Queen Anne Victorian. It's made of wood and has two and a half stories. The outside is covered with shingles. The house has a square shape, but it also has a cool roof with gables that cross over each other. The only other decorations are thin, arched windows in the gables.
The Story of the House and Its Builder
The house was built in 1887 by a man named Josiah Ames. He was a very interesting person! Josiah fought in two big wars: the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War. He also took part in the exciting California Gold Rush. Imagine all the stories he must have had!
A Special Place for City Kids
In 1897, Josiah's wife's niece bought the house. A year later, she started renting it to a group from Boston called the Lincoln Association. This group had a wonderful idea: they wanted to give children, mothers, and teachers from the busy city a chance to relax. They wanted them to enjoy nature and fresh air away from city life.
The Lincoln Association loved the house so much that they bought it in 1902. They continued to run their "fresh air" program there until 1922. After that, the house became a private home again. It has been used as a family home ever since.
