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Sunday, June 27, 2010

Kenmore, the home of Fielding Lewis

Kenmore was built in 1775 by Fielding Lewis and his wife, Betty, The sister of George Washington. Lewis lost his fortune when he became a patriot of the cause of freedom, but the house which he built remains intact. The elegant exterior is displays colorful paint and wallpaper; also decorative plaster ceilings. This Georgian-style house contains is worth seeing again and again. If you have never visited this site, you will be surprised at its unique preservation.

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