Otis House Museum

This stern, Federal brick building stands in stark contrast to the modern development all around it. It was the first of three houses designed by Charles Bulfinch for Mr Harrison Gray Otis at the end of the 18th century. A real estate developer, congressman and mayor of Boston, Otis and his wife Sally were renowned entertainers who hosted many lavish parties here. Since then the house has had quite a history, serving as a women’s bath and rooming house. These days it is the headquarters of Historic New England, a preservation society that has recreated the interior of the Otis’ day.