Episode 13: The Concord Colonial Inn

History of the Inn

The Concord Colonial Inn in Concord Massachusetts is comprised of three buildings with a rich history going back almost 300 years. The original East House was built by James Minot in the late 1600’s. The property passed from his son James Jr. to his cousin Timothy Jr., a physician in 1726.

Somewhere between 1770 and 1775 the Central building was erected at the west end of East House. It was reportedly used as a storehouse during the Revolution and in 1775 the inn was used to take care of the wounded during the War. In 1780 Deacon John White purchased the Central Building, added a second story, and opened a general store. The East House was sold to Ammi White, a cabinet maker, who added a long shop to the East House.

Around 1820 a third building was added to the west end of the store. In 1835 Henry David Thoreau lived in this building with his parents, siblings, and aunts. In 1855 the Central building was attached to the East House and used as a boarding house and eventually became a hotel called the Thoreau House. The West House was attached to the Central building at the turn of the century and became the Concord Colonial Inn.

The Prescott Wing was added in 1960 and the dining room in 1973.

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