Why is the Eliphalet Whitman Homestead historically significant? The house was constructed in the mid-18th century for Eliphalet Whitman (1737-1780). The Whitman’s were tanners and owners of a shoe factory. The property consists of the farmhouse, barn, and workshed. The house is a simple one-and-one-half story vernacular-style wood frame building. … Continue reading Endangered Historic Places 2023: Eliphalet Whitman Homestead