Beloved ‘Pink House’ set to be demolished in March

By Isabella Kohn

According to an announcement given by Gov. Maura Healey, Newburyport’s “Pink House” is set to be demolished this March. In October, plans to tear down the iconic structure took a pause, as Healy planned to find an alternative to its demolition. 

The 1925 two-story house is known and loved for its history, and is considered a Massachusetts landmark. It has been a source of inspiration and a popular spot for locals and artists. Passerby were able to take stunning photographs of the house and share its legacy.

In 2011, the River National Wildlife Refuge, managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, bought the property. Three years later, it was found that the uninhabited building had about 3,000 square feet worth of asbestos. The known carcinogen, coupled with mold, old age, and costly maintenance, led Healey and other officials to give the green light for its demolition. 

Officials say that they came to this conclusion only after much consideration on what they could do to preserve it. They also assure the house’s admirers that although the demolition is set to take place in the next couple of weeks, they will do all they can to preserve its legacy.