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Julia Child's Cambridge Home Sells for $6.525 Million
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What Happened?
Julia Child’s former home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has sold for $6.525 million shortly after being listed. The property, where she filmed cooking shows, has been renovated but retains historical significance.
Key points
- The house sold for $6.525 million just weeks after being listed.
- Built in 1889, the property spans approximately 6,321 square feet.
- Julia Child lived in the home for four decades and filmed several cooking shows there.
- The kitchen is preserved at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
- The Cambridge City Council plans to install a commemorative plaque recognizing Child's connection to the neighborhood.
Key insights
- The sale may increase interest in Julia Child's legacy and culinary history.
- The new owner’s plans for the property could influence its future use and preservation.
- The installation of a commemorative plaque could enhance public awareness of Child's impact on the community.
Why it matters
The sale highlights the historical significance of Julia Child's contributions to American cooking.
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Julia Child· PersonCambridge· CitySmith College· OrganizationSmithsonian National Museum of American History· OrganizationMassachusetts· State
Source
Times of India
