Richard Pinkham House

The Richard Pinkham House, located at 24 Brooks Park in Medford, Massachusetts, is a distinctive historic house built around 1850. Notable for its unique Italianate architecture, the house features a rare 2+1⁄2-story octagon section that sets it apart from other structures in the area. Originally constructed by housewright Richard Pinkham, the property is situated on a portion of the historic Middlesex Canal route. Recognized for its architectural significance, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008 and is part of the Middlesex Canal Historic and Archeological District established in 2009, making it an interesting site for both tourists and researchers interested in local history and architecture.