History Of The Oliver, Vassall And Royall Houses In Dorchester, Cambridge And Medford (1907)

The History Of The Oliver, Vassall And Royall Houses In Dorchester, Cambridge And Medford is a book written by Robert Tracy Jackson and published in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of three notable houses in Massachusetts: the Oliver House in Dorchester, the Vassall House in Cambridge, and the Royall House in Medford. The Oliver House was built in 1670 and was the home of the Oliver family for generations. The Vassall House was built in the mid-18th century and was owned by the Vassall family, who were wealthy merchants and slave owners. The Royall House was built in the 1730s and was owned by the Royall family, who were also slave owners and played a significant role in the history of Medford.The book traces the history of these houses and the families who lived in them, providing detailed information about their architecture, furnishings, and social significance. It also delves into the history of slavery in Massachusetts and the role that these families played in the slave trade and the abolitionist movement.Overall, The History Of The Oliver, Vassall And Royall Houses In Dorchester, Cambridge And Medford is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Massachusetts, architecture, and social history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.