William Stimpson House

The William Stimpson House, located at 22 Prospect Street in Wakefield, Massachusetts, is a historic timber-frame residence built before 1795, likely by William Stimpson, the son of a local doctor. This 2+1⁄2-story house features a unique Federal style with a central chimney, distinguishing it from the more common twin chimneys of its era. Its internal layout and dual kitchen fireplaces indicate it was originally designed as a two-family home. The house was recognized for its historical significance and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989, making it an interesting site for both tourists and researchers interested in early American architecture.