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Quequechan Club

1861 establishments in MassachusettsBuildings and structures in Fall River, MassachusettsClubhouses on the National Register of Historic Places in MassachusettsCultural infrastructure completed in 1861National Register of Historic Places in Fall River, Massachusetts
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The Quequechan Club is a historic building at 306 North Main Street in Fall River, Massachusetts. The building was built in 1861 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The Quequechan club was originally a gentlemen's club in the late 19th century that was run by all of the members. The bedrooms upstairs were used as a bed and breakfast. During the early 20th century the club turned more into a restaurant, and banquet hall for members. It was not until the 1970s that women were allowed to enter the dining room unescorted. The club is no longer member-operated and is owned by sole proprietor Dan Silva. The club remains private and allows members to smoke inside the pub. The club has been reported to be haunted, and mediums and ghost hunters have visited the premises. Solid proof has yet to be found.

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Quequechan Club
North Main Street, Fall River

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N 41.705944444444 ° E -71.155027777778 °
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North Main Street 292;306
02722 Fall River
Massachusetts, United States
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Lafayette–Durfee House
Lafayette–Durfee House

The Lafayette–Durfee House is a historic house located at 94 Cherry Street in Fall River, Massachusetts. The house was originally located at the site of the old Fall River Superior Courthouse now the Fall River Children's Museum on 441 North Main Street, and owned by Judge Thomas Durfee. While the exact date of its construction is not known, it is estimated to have been built before 1750. The large property which the house was originally situated on stretched from the shore the Taunton River all the way to North Watuppa Pond. However, Thomas Durfee mortgaged all of his land to help finance the American Revolution. His son Joseph, became a colonel and served with the Marquis de Lafayette at the Battle of White Plains, New York and also in Rhode Island; Joseph also commanded a company of men at the Battle of Fall River. The Durfee's would host Lafayette at their home in the summer of 1778, as well on other occasions.This is anecdotal. About 1872 the house was moved to its current location on Cherry Street. It was owned by members of the Lewin family until 1936. In 1973, with the help of Caroline Durfee, a descendant of Thomas Durfee, a group was formed to preserve the house. During the United States Bicentennial year of 1976, a time capsule was placed in the base of one of the fireplaces.The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Today, a non-profit group the Lafayette Durfee Historical Foundation, Inc. maintains the house and gives tours usually during Fall to Spring.