The Sleeper-McCann House
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Instagram Photo @torimellott
A designer’s dream
GLOUCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
BEAUPORT
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House, a National Historic Landmark, was the summer home of one of America’s first professional interior designers, Henry Davis Sleeper. Perched on a rock ledge overlooking Gloucester Harbor, Beauport was Sleeper’s retreat, backdrop for entertaining, and professional showcase, and an inspiration to all who visited.
After Sleeper’s death, Beauport was purchased by the McCanns, who left it largely intact. Visit Beauport and see Sleeper’s lifetime collection of curiosities, colored glass, folk art, china, and silhouettes in every nook and alcove. Each of the forty rooms is distinguished by a historical or literary figure, theme, color, shape, or object. No two rooms are the same, and each is more visually dazzling than the last. Get to know Sleeper, a gay man living in the early twentieth century; his housekeeper, Mary Wonson; his fascinating neighbors; and the house’s many colorful guests.
How has this eluded me all these years?
Now it's on my bucket list.
xo
5 comments:
UPDATE: New post up and running and you are going to love it. xo, Rosemary
Wow - what a landmark indeed! ♥
Huh...I've never heard of this lovely place, either! Isn't it surprising (and wonderful) that it hasn't been altered much over the years. A real step back in time.
Pam -- I'm glad I'm not the only one who hasn't heard of this wonderful place. I have been to Gloucester, Massachusetts several times and completely missed it. Now I really want to go. It would be enjoyable to step back in time there. xo, Rosemary
Carrie @ Cottage Cozy -- Agreed. A true landmark.
xo, Rosemary
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