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 100: Rotted North Girt

Akin House 102: Northeast Corner Roof Rot

Akin House 102: Northeast Corner Roof Rot

Akin House 110: Rafter foot on Northwest Corner

Akin House 110: Rafter foot on Northwest Corner

Akin House 116: A Room and K Room Above

Akin House 116: A Room and K Room Above

Akin House 128: Summer Beam Repair

Akin House 128: Summer Beam Repair

Akin House 138: Back Without Dormer

Akin House 138: Back Without Dormer

Akin House 156: D Room Ceiling

Akin House 156: D Room Ceiling

Akin House 170: North to South Rot

Akin House 170: North to South Rot

Akin House 186: New Plate on the Northeast

Akin House 186: New Plate on the Northeast

Akin House 194: Chimney Girt Post Repaired

Akin House 194: Chimney Girt Post Repaired

Akin House 214: Walkway for Guests

Akin House 214: Walkway for Guests

Akin House 230: New Roof

Akin House 230: New Roof

To view the complete collection, visit https://docs.rwu.edu/baker_akin_house/.