Historic New England: Gropius House
When thinking of historical houses in New England, we often picture a Georgian style from around the mid-18th century or the time of the American Revolutionary War, or an opulent mansion from the late-19th to early-20th century, also called the American Gilded Age or late Victorian Era. However, Gropius House was build in 1938, right before World War II, by a German family fleeing the Third Reich of the Nazi party. Walter and Ise Gropius designed the unique house, which still houses its original furniture and décor, while their thirteen-year-old daughter Ati gave input. Not far from Codman Estate in Lincoln, MA, the house belongs to Historic New England (HNE) and was designated as a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service in 2000. The house combines elements of a traditional New England Colonial style and the German Bauhaus style. Other external features of the house include a winding metal staircase connected to Ati’ s bedroom, climbing roses, and an ou...