The Ebenezer Clough House is one of the oldest surviving buildings in Boston, tucked behind the Old North Church in the heart of the North End. Built around 1712-1715 by master bricklayer Ebenezer Clough, who lived there with his family, it is a rare survivor of the early Georgian brick dwellings that rose after a fire in 1711 reshaped colonial Boston. Its simple gambrel-roofed brick form offers a glimpse of how the city’s domestic architecture looked three centuries ago.
Today the Clough House sits on the campus of the Old North Church and Historic Site, which reopened it to the public after restoration. It has housed exhibits exploring North End history and childhood, along with a heritage gift shop. Because it is part of the Old North campus, hours and exhibit offerings change seasonally and may be tied to the site’s overall schedule, so check the Old North official site before visiting.
Good to know
- Among the oldest surviving brick houses in Boston, built circa 1712-1715
- Located on the Old North Church and Historic Site campus
- Has housed history exhibits and a heritage gift shop after restoration
- Hours follow the Old North site schedule; verify before visiting
Getting there
- Address: 21 Unity Street, Boston, MA 02113
- Neighborhood: North End
- Nearest T: Haymarket (MBTA Orange and Green Lines); North Station (Orange and Green Lines) is also nearby