Marion (Old Rochester) is one of the oldest towns in the United States, and the Sippican Historical Society maintains an extensive collection of documentation on its historic buildings. In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. Over 100 were cataloged and photographed. SHS will feature one building a week so that the residents of Marion can understand more about its unique historical architecture.
This installment features 182 Front Street. Situated near the northeastern edge of the Wharf Village area is a well-preserved 1790 cape at 182 Front Street, which has been lovingly preserved by the Ryder family. Walter Hellier owned this house at one time. The center entrance residence has a small, projecting, and enclosed entrance accessed by several heavy granite steps. Simply framed by narrow vertical and horizontal boards, its front door has a three-pane transom over it. Rising from the center of the roof is a substantial chimney.
