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Gamble House

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Built by Charles and Henry Greene in 1908, this is a spectacular example of American Arts and Crafts bungalow architecture. The term bungalow can be misleading, since the Gamble House is a huge three-story home. To wealthy Easterners such as the Gambles (as in Procter & Gamble), this type of vacation home seemed informal compared with their mansions back home. What makes admirers swoon is the incredible amount of handcraftsmanship, including a teak staircase and cabinetry, Greene and Greene-designed furniture, and an Emil Lange glass door. The dark exterior has broad eaves, with sleeping porches on the second floor. An hour-long, docent-led tour of the Gamble's interior will draw your eye to the exquisite details. If you want to see more Greene and Greene homes, buy a self-guided tour map of the neighborhood in the bookstore.

  • Cost: $10
  • Open: Thurs.-Sun. noon-3; tickets go on sale Thurs.-Sat. at 10, Sun. at 11:30. 1-hr tour every 20 min
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Reviewed by yk from Boston on 11/7/09
Anyone who's interested in the Arts & Crafts Movement should not miss the Gamble House. It is a gem, and the interior designs and decorations are absolutely beautiful. The gift shop also sells a neighborhood map which lists other Arts & Crafts houses.

Member Rating: 4.6
Ratings details: Experience: 5.0 Ease: 5.0 Value: 4.0 Don't Miss: 4.0
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