Lower Corner Historic District facts for kids
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Lower Corner Historic District
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William Weed House
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 Location in New Hampshire
Location in the United States
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| Location | NH 109, Sandwich, New Hampshire |
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| Area | 41 acres (17 ha) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 86003380 |
| Added to NRHP | December 1, 1986 |
The Lower Corner Historic District is a special old village in Sandwich, New Hampshire. It's like stepping back in time! This small area has many historic buildings that show how people lived long ago. It's located along New Hampshire Route 109, about a mile from the main village of Center Sandwich. This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986 because of its important history and well-preserved buildings.
A Glimpse into the Past
The town of Sandwich began around Lower Corner. Daniel Beede was the first settler here in the early 1770s. He built a simple log cabin. The village grew quickly after that. In fact, Sandwich's first town meeting happened right here in 1772.
By 1812, Lower Corner was a busy country village. It even got the town's first post office. The village also had the town's first school and church. Sadly, those original buildings are not around anymore.
The oldest buildings we can still see today are from the 1810s. These include an old tavern and a cozy Cape style house. Later, two important stores were built. The Brick Store, built in 1845, has fancy Italianate details. The Wentworth Store, from the 1830s, shows off a simpler Greek Revival style.
Cool Old Buildings
Many buildings in the Lower Corner Historic District are built in the Greek Revival style. This was a popular style in the 1800s. It looks a bit like ancient Greek temples!
Some houses have tall, two-story columns. These columns hold up a triangular roof section called a pediment. The William Weed House, built around 1850, is one example. It was probably one of the fanciest homes in town back then.
Even grander is Chestnut Manor, located at the top of a hill. Isaac Adams built this house. He was a local person who became very wealthy in Boston, Massachusetts. Chestnut Manor stands out because of its tall, three-story tower. The tower has a pyramid-shaped slate roof and a round decoration on top.
