In 1825, Roger Eliot Perkins came from the vicinity of
Salem, Massachusetts and built Perkins Manor on land purchased from the
Algonquians. -- and opened it to the public for a few summers. Visitors entered to the sight of an elaborate, crystal
chandelier. The stairs were carpeted with bright red, thick
carpeting. On each side of the hall was a formal
parlor. One parlor was lavishly decorated in red
velvet with beautiful antique
furniture. The other parlor was done in blue velvet. From the blue parlor was a large dining room furnished with
antiques. There were swinging glass doors from the dining room to a
butler's pantry. The kitchen was very large with many shelves, a large cupboard and a large
pantry. Upstairs there was a spacious hall. From it were four equally spacious bedrooms, each one elegantly furnished. ==Today==