Levi Willits, a prominent local businessman who ran the city's general store, built the house in 1856.

The house's design includes six-over-six windows with flat sills and lintels and a low hip roof, both typical Greek Revival features.

[2] The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 20, 1995.

[1] The New Boston Historical Society operates a local history museum in the house.

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