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Building / Landmark · 1851
Amory Houghton House
An 1851 East Cambridge house tied to Amory Houghton, the glass manufacturer whose ventures grew into Corning Glass Works after he left Massachusetts for New York.
What does Amory Houghton House reveal about the city?
An 1851 East Cambridge house tied to Amory Houghton, the glass manufacturer whose ventures grew into Corning Glass Works after he left Massachusetts for New York.
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