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Michael Maslin's Ink Spill's avatar

I believe -- and I could be mistaken on this -- that there are several houses that are considered the "model."

Linda H. Davis's avatar

A myth that won’t die: Addams did not base the Family house on this. There was/is a house in Rhinebeck that was close, but his house was an amalgam of Victorian features, and he never drew it the same way twice.

Michael Maslin's Ink Spill's avatar

Thanks, Linda. I was hoping you'd chime in! I pass by the Rhinebeck house on my way to the library-- it never fails to remind me of Addams.

David Rickert's avatar

I did not know the Charles Addams house existed.