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	Historic Sites The Captain Bangs Hallet House

Located at #2 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouthport, the Captain Bangs Hallet House is a fine example of Greek revival architecture. Actually two houses in one, the original house was built around 1740 as a much smaller home.

In 1840, Henry C. Thatcher, the owner of the house at the time, had the main section removed and a new larger section added. Of special interest is the old kitchen on the lower level and the children's room.

The house is now owned and maintained by the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth, and its decor is similar in style to that of a prosperous sea captain living in the 19th century. The Captain Bangs Hallet House is open to the public in June on Sundays only from 2-4 p.m. Beginning June 30, the house will be open Wed., Thurs., Fri. and Sun. from 2-4 p.m.; in October, by appointment only. Call 362-3021.

The 1680 Thatcher House & The Winslow Crocker House

The Thatcher House and the Crocker House now belong to the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities. The Crocker House, a fine example of authentic colonial architecture, was built in Barnstable in 1780, and moved to Yarmouth in 1935. The two houses sit side by side on Route 6A, Yarmouthport.

Windmill Park & Historic Bass River

Built by Judah Baker in 1791 in South Dennis, the Judah Baker Windmill was moved from its original location by a group of retired sea captains to a spot overlooking Kelley's Pond in Dennis. Then in 1866, the eight-sided windmill was bought by Braddock Matthews and moved across Bass River to its present location at the end of Willow Street. In 1953, the windmill was donated to the Town of Yarmouth and Windmill Park was established, complete with a small swimming beach on the River.

The Baxter Mill

The original mill, built in 1710, had an outside wheel; but around 1860, a metal turbine was installed because the water level in Mill Pond was low and freezing temperatures damaged the wooden paddles. The old turbine, about 4' in diameter by 5' high, can still be seen surrounded by carefully planted shrubs in the north edge of Route 28 at the Mill's site. In 1961 the Mill was restored and an exact duplicate of the turbine was built and installed by A. Harold Castonguay. It is the only mill on Cape Cod powered by an inside water turbine.

Restored to working order in 1989, the Mill is open to the public Thurs. through Sun., mid-June to Labor Day, 4-7 p.m.; weekends only Sept. 11-Oct. 11. Located on the north side of Route 28 in West Yarmouth, ample parking is available and bus tours are welcome. .

The Kelley Chapel

Just off the Nature Trail is the Kelley Chapel. Originally built in South Yarmouth in 1873 as a seaman's bethel, it was given to the Historical Society and moved to its present location in 1960, where it was completely restored. The interior consists of pews that date from 1714, gray wainscoting, white walls, an old stove, a small organ and the original sign announcing the time of services. Today this charming building is used by the Society for special events and may be rented for small weddings. For further information, please call 362-3021

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