| The original house was built about 1735 by Chambers
Russell I and was enlarged in the 1790s to its present three-story Federal style by
John Codman, brother-in-law of Chambers Russell III and executor of his
estate. There is evidence to suggest that Charles Bullfinch was involved in this
renovation.
The
estate, covering some 250 acres, has been farmed almost continuously since 1735 and the
history and use of the house and barns are well documented over the past 300 years.
The Codman Estate, "The Grange," is owned by Historic New England (formerly
the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities). It is
open to the public 11 am - 4 pm, June through October, on the first Saturday of the month, with
tours starting on the hour.
Lincoln residents are admitted free.
781-259-8843
CLICK HERE to visit Historic
New England's web site.
Send an e-mail to the Codman House
Administrator
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