Abbot House (Nashua, New Hampshire) facts for kids
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Abbot House
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 Location in New Hampshire
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| Location | 1 Abbott Sq., Nashua, New Hampshire |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1804 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Federal |
| Part of | Nashville Historic District (ID84000574) |
| NRHP reference No. | 80000289 |
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| Added to NRHP | April 17, 1980 |
| Designated CP | December 13, 1984 |
The Abbot House, also known as the Abbot-Spalding House, is a very old and special house in Nashua, New Hampshire. It was built way back in 1804. This house is a great example of a style called Federal period architecture. Later, it got some updates in a style known as Colonial Revival.
This historic house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It was also listed on the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places in 2002. Today, the Nashua Historical Society owns the Abbot House. They run it as a historic house museum, where you can learn about its past. You can visit by making an appointment.
What Does the Abbot House Look Like?
The Abbot House is located on the north side of Nashville Street. It faces south, looking out onto Abbot Square. This square is a triangle-shaped green area just north of downtown Nashua.
The house has two stories and is made of wood. What makes it special is that its side walls are made of brick. This was not very common for houses in the area. The roof is a special shape called a truncated hip roof. It has a low fence-like railing around its edge.
The front of the house is wide, with five sections. The windows are placed evenly around a slightly wider middle section. The main door is right in the center. It has a rectangular porch over it. This porch is held up by four large, fancy columns. It also has a railing on top.
A Look at the House's History
The Abbot House was built in 1804 for a man named Daniel Abbot. He was an important person in the local community.
Later, from 1854 to 1892, George Perham owned the house. During his time, the outside of the house was changed quite a bit. It was given a Victorian style look. This included adding a tall, three-story tower in the middle section of the house.
In 1905, William Spaulding bought the house. He removed most of the Victorian changes. Instead, he added new features in the Colonial Revival style. The porch you see today was one of his additions.
The people who came after William Spaulding later gave the house to the Nashua Historical Society. This is why it is now a museum for everyone to enjoy and learn from.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
- New Hampshire Historical Marker No. 267: Abbot-Spalding House
