Celia Thaxter House

The Celia Thaxter House, located in Newtonville, Massachusetts, is a historic Italianate home built around 1856. It served as the residence of poet Celia Thaxter and her husband, Levi Lincoln Thaxter, until 1880. This charming house is notable for being the birthplace of some of Thaxter's early poetry and a gathering place for prominent figures in Boston's literary scene. The house was recognized for its historical significance and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, making it an intriguing destination for tourists and researchers interested in American literature and history.