coinman123
Silver Member
Hello! I have been doing some very detailed research on my new house, going to deed offices (and accidentally tracing a neighbors house instead of my own), and researching town archives. I found out that no one really knows the date, and I can't verify the 1774 date online until I go to the deed office (which is only open on weekdays). The library data says "1783??", along with the GIS data. I don't think that the 1783 date is correct because the neighbor's house that I accidentally traced the deed of shows that the house was built in the mid 1770's, the GIS data lists it also as 1783. The deeds only go back to the late 1760's, so my house could in theory be built in the 1760's and no one would be able to know.
I have been very confused by the six pane half windows on the top floor, not being able to find any other house with them, or any written reference about that style. Based on the style of the interior of the house and exterior, which date do you think is the correct one? I don't think I would care either way, but I would like the feeling of certainty of knowing which date is correct. Also, The zillow website says the the current house I live in was built in 1905, which I agreed with for a long time. The GIS data says 1887. But there is a sketch of it in the bird's eye map of the town from 1885. I would guess it is probably from circa 1880 based on the style, which is the same style as half the house on the street.
Photos of the oldest part of the house. I don't have any other photos because I am not moving in until June 18th, after the current owners new house is ready to live in. As a land lord I could probably visit a few times though.
I have been very confused by the six pane half windows on the top floor, not being able to find any other house with them, or any written reference about that style. Based on the style of the interior of the house and exterior, which date do you think is the correct one? I don't think I would care either way, but I would like the feeling of certainty of knowing which date is correct. Also, The zillow website says the the current house I live in was built in 1905, which I agreed with for a long time. The GIS data says 1887. But there is a sketch of it in the bird's eye map of the town from 1885. I would guess it is probably from circa 1880 based on the style, which is the same style as half the house on the street.
Photos of the oldest part of the house. I don't have any other photos because I am not moving in until June 18th, after the current owners new house is ready to live in. As a land lord I could probably visit a few times though.
