Hills House (Hudson, New Hampshire) facts for kids
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| Location | 211 Derry Rd., Hudson, New Hampshire |
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| Area | 2.5 acres (1.0 ha) |
| Built | 1890 |
| Architect | Ripley, Hubert G. |
| Architectural style | Shingle Style |
| NRHP reference No. | 83001141 |
| Added to NRHP | April 8, 1983 |
The Hills House is a special old house located at 211 Derry Road in Hudson, New Hampshire. It was built in 1890 as a summer home for a kind person who helped the community. This house is a great example of a building style called Shingle style architecture. Today, the local historical society uses it as a museum and a place for meetings. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, which means it's an important historic site.
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About the Hills House
The Hills House is in northern Hudson, on the east side of Derry Road. It's across the street from Alvirne High School. The house is two and a half stories tall and made of wood. It has many different roof shapes, parts that stick out, and porches. There's even a cool tower with a pointy, cone-shaped roof!
What the House Looks Like
The main roof is very steep and slopes down on all sides. The outside of the house is covered in wooden shingles, which gives it its name. Most of the windows are rectangular. One part of the house that faces the front has a small, narrow window. Another front wall has an oval window. You can also spot a curved "eyebrow" window on one of the front roof sections.
History of the Hills House
A Boston architect named Hubert G. Ripley likely designed the Hills House. It was built in 1890 for Albert and Ida Verginia Hills. Albert Hills grew up in Hudson and became a doctor in New York City. The Hills family named their property "Alvirne." This name was a mix of their first names: Albert and Verginia.
The Hills Family's Gifts
Albert Hills later gave his property to the town of Hudson. He wanted a high school to be built there. That's why Alvirne High School stands on land that was once part of his property. The Hills family also gave money to build the Hills Memorial Library. This library was also designed by Hubert G. Ripley. They also helped build the nearby Hills Memorial Chapel.
More to Explore
- Hills Memorial Library, which was also designed by Ripley for the Hills family.
