Living in a 17th century house has its tradeoffs
Restoring Boston home built in 1661 has been a constant struggle

The exterior of the James Blake House, located in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood. The house, built in 1661, listed as the oldest in Boston. (Tracee Herbaugh/AP)

The exterior of the James Blake House, located in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood. The house, built in 1661, listed as the oldest in Boston. (Tracee Herbaugh/AP)

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