Built for
Ernest F. Symonds
Book-keeper
Descendant of James Symonds
Renowned 17th-century furniture maker
Built in 1897 on land granted to John Symonds,
a master joiner from Norfolk, England
Built as a barn for Captain Samuel West Jr., shipmaster and sadler, in 1753. Converted to residence in 1769. Moved 50' South when North Street was widened in 1949.