Benedict House
National Register of Historic Places

Benedict House

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Listed
May 10, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
73000168

About this property

The Benedict House, also known as the Thomas Penhallow House, is a historic house at 30 Middle Street in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Built in 1810–1813, it is a fine example of Federal style architecture, and may be an early work of the noted local builder Jonathan Folsom. The house was joined in 1954 to the adjacent Portsmouth Academy building when it housed the city's public library; this complex is now home to Discover Portsmouth, a local tourism promotion organization. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Location

30 Middle St.
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
43.07550, -70.76091

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTARCHITECTURE
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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 Benedict House listed on the National Register?

Benedict House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Benedict House?

Benedict House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Benedict House?

The period of significance for Benedict House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1810.

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