Missroon House, 40 East Bay Street

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Description:

Photograph of the doorway to the Missroon House. The building was constructed in 1789 by English merchant Harry Grant. Captain James Missroon purchased the property in 1808 that only included the central portion of the present building. He had additions made during the fifty years that he and his family resided there. Image was used in "Gateways & Doorways," p. 22.