Gropius House is an International Style house in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Built in 1938, it was designed by Walter Gropius, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by Historic New England (Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities).
Location: 68 Baker Bridge Road, Lincoln, Massachusetts, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Lincoln, Massachusetts
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0216, SRC-0217, SRC-0448 - Designed by Walter Gropius
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0216, SRC-0218 - Built in 1938
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0216, SRC-0219 - Architectural style: International Style
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0216, SRC-0219 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark (May 16, 2000); National Register of Historic Places (May 16, 2000)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0216, SRC-0219, SRC-0217 - Designed by Walter Gropius
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3998, SRC-0217, SRC-0216, SRC-4416
Ownership history
Current owner — Historic New England (Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities) (since 1980)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-0216, SRC-0220, SRC-0448, SRC-3407
Previous owners
- Walter Gropius (1938–1969)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-0216, SRC-0220, SRC-0448, SRC-0217
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0216 — National Historic Landmark Nomination, Gropius House (NPS) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0217 — Gropius House – Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0218 — AD Classics: Gropius House / Walter Gropius – ArchDaily (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0219 — Gropius House – Docomomo US (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0220 — Gropius House – The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0448 — Freedom's Way National Heritage Area — Gropius House story page (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3407 — Walter Gropius — USModernist (Modernist Archive, Inc.) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3998 — nps.gov (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4416 — gropius.house (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4681 — Historic New England (Tier 1, official_operator; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: May-Oct: Thu-Sun 11am-3pm. Nov-Apr: Sat-Sun 11am-3pm. All visits are by ~1-hour guided tour.
Admission: Adults $15, seniors $12, students $8; free for Historic New England members and Lincoln residents; EBT cardholders $2 (up to 4 guests).
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Gropius House?
Yes — Gropius House is open to the public. Hours: May-Oct: Thu-Sun 11am-3pm. Nov-Apr: Sat-Sun 11am-3pm. All visits are by ~1-hour guided tour.. Admission: Adults $15, seniors $12, students $8; free for Historic New England members and Lincoln residents; EBT cardholders $2 (up to 4 guests)..
Who designed Gropius House?
Gropius House was designed by Walter Gropius.
Where is Gropius House located?
Gropius House is located in Lincoln, Massachusetts.