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The federal-style home on 8 Washington Square was first built in 1803. (Historic Buildings of New England)

Historic Building of The Week: 8 Washington Square

October 23, 2024 by Benjamin Pierce

The Federal-style, three-story home on 8 Washington Square was built for sea-captain John Cross in 1803. Cross purchased the land with funds accumulated from his successful career working under the Hooper family. However, Cross, along with his entire crew, died at sea while aboard his ship The Traveller. His remaining family reportedly abandoned the home upon learning of Cross’s death.

The residence came into the ownership of Edmund Kimball, a sea merchant with his own connection to the Hooper family, as he married into it. His wife, Mary Hooper Kimball, died from complications of giving birth to six children. The family home across from the town’s common has been very well preserved since.

  • Benjamin Pierce

    Ben Pierce is the Item's Swampscott and Nahant reporter. He graduated Cum Laude from Marist College in 2021 with a Bachelor's degree in Communications and Sports Journalism. He also has experience covering Marblehead and Peabody for the Item. Ben is an avid Boston sports fan and in his free time enjoys video games, swimming, and watching Tom Brady highlights.

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