Adams National Historic Park
Massachusetts
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Above is John Adams
birthplace on the left and John Quincy Adams birthplace is on the right.
John Adams Birthplace |
The John Adams and John Quincy Adams
Birthplaces (above & left) are the oldest presidential birthplaces in the
United States. In 1735, John Adams was born in the "salt box" house
located only 75 feet away from the birthplace of his son John Quincy
Adams. In the John Quincy Adams Birthplace, young John and his bride
Abigail started their family and the future President launched his career
in politics and law.
< Old House (above & to left) |
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The Old House, built in 1731, became the residence of
the Adams family for four generations from 1788 to 1927. It was home to
Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams; First Ladies Abigail and
Louisa Catherine Adams; Civil War Minister to Great Britain Charles
Francis Adams; and literary historians Henry and Brooks Adams. |
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The Stone Library |
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The Stone Library, is home to over 14,000 volumes.
John Quincy Adams had requested in his will that a fireproof structure be
constructed separate from the house for his books and papers. In 1870, a
medieval style Stone Library was designed |
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The Old House, Library, and estate
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Official NPS website of
Adams
National Historic Park
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