It was originally built in 1828 as a two-story, five-bay Federal style residence.

It was substantially altered about 1856 with the addition of numerous architectural details reminiscent of the romantic, picturesque tastes in mid-19th century America.

It is a frame structure constructed of massive hemlock posts and beams over a stone foundation.

It features broadly projecting eaves and a two-story portico supported by octagonal columns.

To this day there still stands two Ginkgo trees (one male and one female) planted circa 1825 by Pratt.