The "Gables," 211 Main Street

This house built around 1860 in the Victorian "Cottage Gothic" style, stands on the corner of Main and Pearl Streets. Built by Oliver Puff, it was occupied by Puff's descendant, Miss Edith Horton for many years. Miss Horton was a local poet and served as town historian from 1953 to 1967. In the late 1920's and early 1930's May James ran a teahouse called "The Gables." The price for a special Sunday dinner was $1.25. The home has been renovated into apartments and is presently (2003) owned by Augie Adams.