Paper House
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An 80-year-old house built out of newspapers.

šŸ“œ Historic house museum in Rockport, Massachusetts, constructed between 1922 and 1924 by mechanical engineer Elis F. Stenman.
šŸ” Walls, doors, and furniture are made of varnished newspapers, approximately 100,000 of them.

Why Go

šŸ  Unique structure and fascinating example of ingenuity
šŸ›‹ļø Explore functional furniture made entirely of paper
šŸ“° Walls and furniture are still readable, displaying old headlines

Why Avoid

āš ļø Closed seasonally from November to March

Tips

šŸ•°ļø Keep an eye on the grandfather clock, made from newspapers of the then 48 US states.
šŸ”„ Do not ask to use the fireplace, as it is ill-advised in a house made of paper and varnish.

Cost

šŸ’° Suggested admission is $2.00, sometimes $3.00.

Hours

šŸ•’ Open daily, April to October, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

šŸ…æļø Parking

Ample parking available on site.

Last updated 11 days ago

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