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Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1768/00/00 Jeremiah Lee Home A handsome Georgian residence is erected for merchant Jeremiah Lee, 1766-1768. The house still features rococo carving, mahogany woodwork and original English hand-painted mural paper.
1788/00/00 Samuel Sewall (congressman) Home Jeremiah Lee's estate is declared bankrupt and the assets are liquidated. The mansion will come into the possession of Chief Justice Samuel Sewall.

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Particulars for Jeremiah Lee House:
Area of Significance Architecture
Criteria Architecture-Engineering
Sight Category Building
Architectural Style Georgian Architecture
Level of Significance National
Historic Use Single dwelling



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration:

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name:
Registry Address:
Registry Number: 66000766
Resource Type:
Owner: Private
Architect: unknown
Architectural Style: Georgian
Other Certification: Designated National Landmark
Nominator Name: National Historic Landmark
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: National
Area of Significance: Architecture
Applicable Criteria: Architecture-Engineering
Period of Significance: 1750-1799
Significant Year: 1768
Historic Function: Domestic
Historic Sub-Function: Single dwelling
Current Function: Recreation and Culture
Current Sub-Function: Museum

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