National Register of Historic Places

Adams, John, Homestead-Wellscroft

Harrisville, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Listed
January 14, 1988
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86003250

About this property

The John Adams Homestead/Wellscroft is a historic farmstead off West Sunset Hill Road in Harrisville, New Hampshire. The oldest portion of the farm's main house is a 1+1⁄2-story wood-frame structure built in the 1770s. It is one of the least-altered examples of early Cape style architecture in Harrisville, lacking typical alterations such as the additions of dormers and changes to the window sizes, locations, and shapes. The farmstead, including outbuildings and an area of roughly 2 acres (0.81 ha) distinct from the larger farm property, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Location

Harrisville, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
42.94860, -72.14960

Categories

AGRICULTUREARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Adams, John, Homestead-Wellscroft listed on the National Register?

Adams, John, Homestead-Wellscroft was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 14, 1988.

What type of historic resource is Adams, John, Homestead-Wellscroft?

Adams, John, Homestead-Wellscroft is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Adams, John, Homestead-Wellscroft?

The period of significance for Adams, John, Homestead-Wellscroft is recorded as the industrial era.

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