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 100: Rotted North Girt
Akin House 102: Northeast Corner Roof Rot
Akin House 110: Rafter foot on Northwest Corner
Akin House 116: A Room and K Room Above
Akin House 128: Summer Beam Repair
Akin House 138: Back Without Dormer
Akin House 156: D Room Ceiling
Akin House 170: North to South Rot
Akin House 186: New Plate on the Northeast
Akin House 194: Chimney Girt Post Repaired
Akin House 214: Walkway for Guests
Akin House 230: New Roof
To view the complete collection, visit https://docs.rwu.edu/baker_akin_house/.