Saturday, January 15, 2011

Stanley-Whitman House

The Stanley-Whitman House is a house museum in Farmington village.  It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960.

The house is a classic New England saltbox form, and it has a classic stone wall along the street.  This would have been the good life in the beginning of the eighteenth century.

20 comments:

Regina K said...

It looks like a good life. Great photo, love old historic homes

Lois said...

How interesting! I wonder what it looks like inside.

Michelle said...

Looks like a good life right now! What a beautiful structure.

SRQ said...

I love a nice stone wall, whether it's in front of a house or a pasture.

Kate said...

I always enjoy visiting these period homes; gives me some idea of a bygone era.

Birdman said...

I think I could have survived here.

Lowell said...

It's beautiful...and as Farmchick said, it wouldn't be a bad life now (esp. if it had indoor plumbing!)...

Re your "incendiary" comment on Ocala DP: You like "faded" colors? I don't think so. I think you're kidding me! Maybe you should move to Boca Raton? Put a little fire in your life! :-)

Sharon said...

I can tell from the chimney that there is a grand fireplace inside.

Youth_in_Asia said...

I love these old homes. I also like this shot. You framed it all very well. I'm getting the picture that Farmington is a very nice place.

cieldequimper said...

It looks so European.

Unknown said...

Very cool composition, Jack!

Halcyon said...

Nice angle on the building. I like how you've incorporated the sign.

RedPat said...

Wonderful! It looks so very well preserved.

EG CameraGirl said...

I do love these old, old houses!

jennyfreckles said...

It has an interesting shape with that overhang to the first floor. I wonder why they did that?

Genie -- Paris and Beyond said...

Wonderful old house and glad that it is being maintained... heritage and history.

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Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.com said...

i love places like this

Randy said...

What an interesting history this house has. Great shot!

Leif Hagen said...

Must be a photo out of your archive - no monster level of snow!

VP said...

I'd really like to visit this museum!