The House of the Seven Gables.
Built in 1668, this seaside house helped inspire Nathaniel Hawthorne’s 1851 novel. Preservationist Caroline Emmerton later connected its museum tours with settlement programs supporting immigrant families.
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Derby Street waterfront
East of Derby Wharf in the waterfront neighborhood. Outside the illustrated downtown selection.
Built in 1668, this seaside house helped inspire Nathaniel Hawthorne’s 1851 novel. Preservationist Caroline Emmerton later connected its museum tours with settlement programs supporting immigrant families.
The Gables requires advance approval for professional photography and publishes a separate policy covering contracts, fees and insurance. Review that policy before proposing a session; general visitor admission does not cover it.
Gabled buildings and a waterfront garden are the starting point here. This is a researched location idea with no assigned portfolio photographs.
Visitor information checked October 8, 2026. Stories checked October 13, 2026. Access and policies can change.