The main features of this quiet 1716 gem are the curious folk-art murals lining the hall staircase, which may be the oldest-known murals in the United States still gracing their original structure. This house, a noted example of Georgian architecture, contains original art, furnishings, and extraordinary examples of area craftsmanship. The west-wall lightning rod is believed to have been...
This house, built in 1716 for a local merchant and ship owner, was later the New Hampshire governor's mansion for a time during the mid-18th century (when Portsmouth was the state capital). After a period as a private home, it was opened to the public in the 1930s. The stately brick structure with graceful Georgian architectural elements is a favorite of architectural historians for its wall...