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 week we feature 6 Allen Street. Situated at the northeast corner of Pie Alley and Allen Street, the 1890s home at 6 Allen Street was built for Augustus Nickerson. Although it is Shingle-style by design, it also has English Medieval Frame influences. The home is L-shaped, exhibiting horizontal massing and weathered wood shingles.
