 Originally located in Saugus it is unusual for the types of First Period details present despite its comparatively late date of construction for that period.The house bears some resemblance to the house of John Boardman's grandfather, William (now a National Historic Landmark), which still stands in Saugus.When first built, it was a double cell plan central chimney structure; the leanto section in the back is estimated to have been added c. 1800.