We love learning about history, and as an architect, Tom loves architecture, so here's a story that combines both! An historic house that is now on the register of historic places. It's in New Hampshire, though, so if you visit this winter - expect snow.
HOMESTEAD OWNED BY
JOHN ADAMS’ COUSINS GETS HISTORIC LISTING
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — When a 300-year-old home of eight
generations of distant cousins to President John Adams was researched for New
Hampshire’s Register of Historic Places, family members were surprised to learn
a couple of things about Adams’ uncle, the first owner: He had a healthy ego
and owned slaves.
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| 300-year-old Adams homestead sits in Newington, N.H. |
The simple, white
Georgian-style home in Newington, New Hampshire, was first occupied by the Rev.
Joseph Adams, a native of Braintree, Massachusetts, who died in 1783 at age 95.
The New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources announced last week that it
added the home, a carriage house and barn to the state register.
John Adams, president from 1797-1801, visited his uncle at least twice and referred to him in an 1821 letter as "vain and loquacious, though somewhat learned and entertaining."
John Adams, president from 1797-1801, visited his uncle at least twice and referred to him in an 1821 letter as "vain and loquacious, though somewhat learned and entertaining."
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| Nov. 15, 2017 photo the 300-year-old Adams homestead sits in Newington, N.H. The home of eight generations related to President John Adams has been named to the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places.less |
