This is the "Old Girl", as we affectionately refer to her, circa 1900.  She was built in 1775. The barn, at left in picture, was built sometime between 1800 and 1850. 

There have been many additions and a few subtractions to this old cape house through the years but this part, a 3/4 cape, has remained through all the changes.  More on the history of these old cape houses later.