Warner House

Price: $3.95
  

Stock #: 33585
Type: Postcard
Era: Linen
City: Portsmouth
State: New Hampshire (NH)
County: Rockingham
Publisher: Harry Wiebrum News Agency
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

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Warner House, Daniel and Chapel Streets, Erection begun in 1718, and finished in 1723. Noted example of early Georgian architecture in America. When built was one of the most costly houses in this region, being constructed of brick brought from Holland, with walls 18 inches thick. The Lightning rod was erected by Benjamin Franklin. fine bull's-eye glass in the door and cupola. House contains many articles of early furniture and interesting frescoes of unknown origin.

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