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Ye Olde Jonathan Fairbanks House, Eastern Ave and East Street, Dedham, Mass.
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Ye Olde Jonathan Fairbanks House, Eastern Ave and East Street, Dedham, Mass.

Abdalian, Leon H., 1884-1967 · [May 20, 1920]

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Believed to be the oldest frame house standing in America today. Built by Jonathan Fayerbanks in 1636, and owned and occupied by him and his lineal descendants continuously for 268 years. Timbers, bricks and tiles came from England with the family in 1633. Now owned by the Fairbanks Family in America, incorporated 1903.

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