The Akin House, built in 1762, is pre-Georgian Cape Cod style post-and-beam house. Now part of the Elihu Akin House Cultural Heritage Center, in Dartmouth, the restored house is used as a public space for hands-on learning and educational programming.
To learn more, read Diane M. Gilbert's article about this little house with a big story to tell.
Akin House: Preliminary Existing Condition Drawings
Akin House 001: 1905 Front Photo
Akin House 012: Front of Akin House
Akin House 016: Cellar Foundation
Akin House 038: Plank Sheathing
Akin House 052: North Wall of South Parlor
Akin House 056: Kitchen
Akin House 076: Joists, D Room
Akin House 082: Jacking Method
Akin House 084: Marks for Original Doorway
Akin House 088: Second Floor
Akin House 090: Early Window
To view the complete collection, visit https://docs.rwu.edu/baker_akin_house/.