Historic House Tours, Great House at Castle Hill

Report Error

Email It

Write a Review

You are Viewing a Past Event

If this is a recurring event that will be happening again this year, please let us know.

Dates:	Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat from 5/28/08 - 10/11/08
Hours:	Hours Vary see below
Ages:	Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	$ see below
Category:	Tours

Chicago industrialist Richard T. Crane, Jr. hired architect David Adler to build his magnificent summer home at Castle Hill in 1928, and also hired noted landscape architects to create a major country estate. Visitors enjoy magnificent ocean views, and will experience how a wealthy family in the early 20th century spent the summer season.

Museum rooms feature panelling and carvings from 17th-19th century English manor houses, fine furnishiings, artwork, and family memorabilia. Elegant Crane Company bathrooms are also featured.

HOURS

↑ top

Wednesdays - Saturdays, 10 - 1; tours depart every half hour. Closed July 4th.

COST

↑ top

Trustees of Reservations Members: Free. non-members: Adults $10, Children under 18 $5.

WEBSITE

↑ top

ttor.org

LOCATION

↑ top

290 Argilla Rd., Ipswich, MA, 01938 map
Phone: 978-921-1944 x40

Route 133 to Northgate Rd. go to end, turn right. Follow to Castle Hill gate on left.

TIPS

↑ top

Recommended for children overe 8.