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 288 Wareham Road. The c. 1860 Greek Revival cottage at 288 Wareham Road was built for Peter A. Holmes, a butcher who resided here by 1879. By the early 1900s, Asa F. Holmes, the town’s road surveyor, owned this property. He lived here until 1910.