Simeon Alexander Jr. House facts for kids
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Simeon Alexander Jr. House
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| Location | 496 Millers Falls Rd., Northfield, Massachusetts |
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| Area | 29 acres (12 ha) |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 91000598 |
| Added to NRHP | May 28, 1991 |
The Simeon Alexander Jr. House is a very old house in Northfield, Massachusetts. It is also known as the Alexander–Kiablick House. This historic home was built around 1780. It is a great example of an early American farmhouse. A successful local farmer named Simeon Alexander Jr. built it. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. This means it is an important historical site.
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About This Historic House
The Simeon Alexander Jr. House is in a quiet, rural area. It sits on the west side of Millers Falls Road. This road is also known as Massachusetts Route 63. The house is about 0.75 miles (1.2 km) south of Pine Meadow Road.
What the House Looks Like
This house is a large, wooden building. It has 2-1/2 stories. The main part of the house faces east. Several smaller sections, called "ells," extend out to the west. The front of the main house has five windows across. The main door is in the middle. A small, gabled porch from the Victorian era covers the entrance.
Another 2-1/2 story section connects to the main house. It stretches out to the west. This part has a south-facing entrance. A shed-style roof covers this doorway.
Inside the House
Much of the inside of the main house looks like it did long ago. The walls of the north parlor (a formal living room) have original paintings. The house once had a large chimney in the center. This chimney has been removed, but its base is still in the basement.
Who Lived Here?
The Simeon Alexander Jr. House shows features from two old building styles: Georgian and Federal. Some people thought it was built in 1744 by Simeon Alexander, a military officer. However, it was more likely built around 1774 by his son, Simeon Alexander Jr.
The Alexander Family History
Simeon Alexander Jr. was a soldier in the American Revolutionary War. The house stayed in the Alexander family until 1941. The Alexanders were among the first people to settle in Northfield. George Alexander, their ancestor, arrived in 1673.
The Wall Paintings
The artwork on the parlor walls is very special. Experts believe it might have been painted by Noah Graves. He was a traveling painter from nearby Sunderland. His other known works in the area look very similar to the paintings in this house.
