Nettleton House facts for kids
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| Location | 20 Central St., Newport, New Hampshire |
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| Area | 0.2 acres (0.081 ha) |
| Built | 1835 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 77000164 |
| Added to NRHP | November 16, 1977 |
The Nettleton House is a special old building located at 20 Central Street in Newport, New Hampshire. It's a two-story house made of brick. Experts believe it was built around the 1830s. This is because it looks very similar to the old county courthouse nearby, which was built in 1824.
The house was likely built by a man named Joel Nettleton. People used to call it the "Nettleton homestead." Joel Nettleton ran a business there, offering a place for travelers to stay and eat (a tavern). He also helped with stage coaches, which were like old-fashioned buses.
In 1977, the Nettleton House was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important historical site in the United States. Today, it is home to the Newport Historical Society Museum, where you can learn about the town's past.
What the Nettleton House Looks Like
The Nettleton House stands between Newport's old courthouse and the Sugar River. It is on the north side of Central Street. The house is a two-story building made of brick. The way the bricks are laid is similar to the nearby courthouse.
Because it's built into a hill, the back of the house only looks like one story. The front of the house, which faces the street, has five sections. Windows are placed evenly around a main door in the middle. The front door has a small porch with a sloped roof. This porch has square posts and a simple wooden railing.
Inside the house, many original parts are still there. This includes the special designs around the fireplaces. These designs are in a style called "Federal-style."
History of the Nettleton House
The Nettleton House was probably built in the 1830s. This guess comes from how similar its building style is to the courthouse built in 1824. It also has a mix of two old architectural styles: "Federal" and "Greek Revival."
The house was built for Joel Nettleton. He was a local businessman who owned a hotel and ran stage coaches. Either he built it himself, or a local cabinetmaker and painter named Samuel George helped. The house fits in well with other important buildings nearby. These buildings were also made from red brick.
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