Collection	Old Houses etc. School Research Project
Date	circa 1743
Abstract	Marblehead Jr. High Archives Historical Building Survey This home at 11 Pond Street was the home of the famous primitive painter John Orne Johnson Frost and his immediate family. The exterior has a salt box roof, bay window, and original doorway. The Interior has exposed corner posts, original fireplace and supporting beams in attic. In 1952, thirty three of J.O.J. Frost paintings were found in the wall of the cellar stairwell, Since his paintings didn't sell very well, it is believed he put them there for insulation. See slide #17 for interesting information on the Frost paintings.
Home Location	Pink Room (4th floor north end of building)
Object ID	2006-075-00498
Object Name	House
Search Terms	Marblehead Buildings
Title	11 Pond Street - "Frost House"

Rev. 2.0 2/2013 Contact the Historical Commission at 781-639-3425 or e-mail us (please include the "Object ID" number, not the Record Number)     historic@marblehead.org
Last modified on: February 22, 2013