Built in 1861 by Obed Baker, 3d. a sea captain turned local merchant, The Columns is one of the most iconic historical houses in Dennis. What it’s most famous for, however, is its legacy that no one wants to carry. Once the best house on Main Street, it has become one of the most significant at-risk historical properties in Massachusetts. It has spent thirty-five years achieving that level of repute.
Built in 1861 by Obed Baker, 3d. a sea captain turned local merchant, The Columns is one of the most iconic historical houses in Dennis. What it’s most famous for, however, is its legacy that no one wants to carry. Once the best house on Main Street, it has become one of the most significant at-risk historical properties in Massachusetts. It has spent thirty-five years achieving that level of repute.
