George P. Fernald House

This amazing house is like a giant toy castle, but it's a real home! It's called the George P. Fernald House and it's in a town called Medford, Massachusetts.

It was built a super long time ago, even before your grandparents were born! It looks like it came right out of a storybook with its grand columns and fancy entrance. It's a special place that people wanted to protect so everyone can see it.

A clever architect named George P. Fernald designed this house. He was like an artist for buildings! He loved old-fashioned styles, especially ones that looked like houses from the very first days of America. He might have even gotten ideas from his brother, who was also an architect. They worked together to make this house look super special and grand, like a king or queen might live there!

This house is special because it's a perfect example of a style called 'Colonial Revival'. It means it looks like the old houses from when America was just starting. It's like looking at a really cool history book, but you can walk around it! Because it's so important for understanding old buildings, it's listed on a special list to make sure it stays safe and sound for everyone to admire.

One of the coolest parts of the Fernald House is its front door! It has a big, fancy porch with tall columns that look like they're holding up the roof. The doorway itself is super detailed, like a beautiful picture frame. It's said that Mr. Fernald was inspired by looking at drawings of another very old house. This special doorway makes the whole house feel extra important and historic!