Purchased by Robert Headlam from Susannah Jessup the house was built around 1838 and 1853. Mr. Headlam was a prominent citizen, holding the offices of Prescott's Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor and Collector. 

The property was then purchased by a Patrick Carberry, a notary and then by Edwin Cook in 1917.

The architecture of the house includes influences of American and New England architecture of the times. Included in the designation is the exterior of the building as well as the hour interior fireplaces and bake oven. In 1915, a porch in the style of Arts and Crafts movement was added.