The Ancient Riggs House, on Vine Street in Gloucester, was built in the 1640’s. Thomas Riggs bought it in 1661. It’s one of only three surviving squared-log houses in Massachusetts, and the oldest existing home on Cape Ann. In 1998, it got electricity, heat, and running water.
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Fred Bodin is a photographer who owns a gallery on Main Street in downtown Gloucester, MA. The gallery features Fred's land and seascapes, as well as historic images printed from the old negatives.
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7 thoughts on “Ancient Riggs House, circa 1900”
Nice to see the old ones Fred. Especially now that I’m getting to be one.
My husband and I toured this house some years ago. I am a Riggs descendant. Currently living in Lodi California. So awesome to learn facts about Thomas Riggs.
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Nice to see the old ones Fred. Especially now that I’m getting to be one.
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being built in the 1640’s amazing
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It was added onto and renovated during the last 375 years.
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Thank you for making us aware of this treasure. We have so few tangible memories of the past left for us to be inspired and touch our history .
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Always a pleasure to see your contributions, Fred…..seems I missed a few.
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Going to it next time, this was my ancestors
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My husband and I toured this house some years ago. I am a Riggs descendant. Currently living in Lodi California. So awesome to learn facts about Thomas Riggs.
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