The narrative surrounding Boston's Skinny House as a spiteful construction may have been fabricated, with historical evidence suggesting it was built during a land dispute years later.
A 1920s Boston Globe article hinted at its construction during a Revolutionary-era land dispute, moving away from the familiar tale of sibling rivalry post-Civil War.
Analysis of various maps reveals that the house was likely constructed much later than the tale suggests, specifically after 1874, challenging the longstanding myth.
Historical photographs from the Boston Public Library show that the exterior features of the house have remained consistent over time, suggesting a more complex building history.
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