[2][3] There is "clear and visible" architectural evidence in the two front chambers and attic that the house was originally one-and-a-half stories high.

[4] Both the NRHP entry and books written on the matter mention that the southwest corner of the house retains the original 17th century kitchen.

[2] Other elements that have been preserved intact include the exposed sills, girts, posts, ceiling beams, and shadow molding.

[4] The kitchen also includes extremely rare original "yellow on black sponge painting" (added c.1700) that adorns the ceiling rafters.

[6][7] An elm tree on the property, a local landmark for years, was famous as the place where pastor John Brown preached to a group of Minutemen from Cohasset in 1775.