The Kennedy Compound or Hyannis Port Historic District is the name given to six acres (24,000 m²) of waterfront property along Nantucket Sound in Hyannis, Massachusetts. It contains the homes of Joseph P. Kennedy and two of his sons, Robert and John. During the late 1950s and early 1960s, the latter utilized the compound as a base for his Presidential campaign and as a summer White House and Presidential retreat until his assassination in 1963.
Notable Visitors
- Political Figures:
- Senator Chris Dodd
- Representative Barney Frank
- President Barack Obama +
- Vice President Joe Biden
- Entertainers:
- Actress Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jean Mortenson)
History and Background
First Edition:
Second Edition:
- Bought by John F. Kennedy on Irving avenue in 1956 adjacent from his fathers home.
Third Edition:
- Bought by Robert Kennedy adjacent to the two others that same year (1956).
All 3 estates are on private ground and NOT for public entry. Total Value of the properties as of 2008 is valued at more than 20 Million dollars. Main Estate is valued at more than 4 Million dollars. http://www.capecodtoday.com/blogs/index.php/2008/11/28/11-28?blog=109 The Kennedy's also own property in other places throughout New England. As well as real estate, stock holdings and contracts in both Scotland and Ireland.
Kennedy Videos
Estate Photos
TOP Picture of the Kennedy estate taken in the 1970 's.
BELOW Picture of the Kennedy estate taken in 2009.
The Kennedy Family Compound, in Hyannis Port, MA. People are on the porch (we suspected it was Sen. Edward Kennedy or Sen. Chris Dodd
Featured Family Photo
Kennedy Family photo at their Hyannis Port Estate in the late 1940 's.
From left to right John F. Kennedy, Jean Kennedy, Rose Kennedy, Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., Patricia Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Eunice Kennedy, and Edward M. Kennedy (kneeling).