National Register of Historic Places

Spencer-Shippe-Lillbridge House

East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island
Listed
April 19, 2011
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
11000207

About this property

The Spencer–Shippee–Lillbridge House, also known as the Crossways Farm and Walnut Brook Farm, is a historic farmstead at 12 Middle Road in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. The main house is a 2+1⁄2-story timber-frame structure, five bays wide and three bays deep, whose construction date is traditionally given as 1772. There is, however, architectural evidence that it may be older (c. 1750). The building has a small 19th century addition, whose purpose was to provide a staircase for hired farmhands to reach the attic, where their living space was. The downstairs spaces have retained much of their original Georgian fabric, although a pantry space has been converted into a modern kitchen. There are five outbuildings on the 1.3-acre (0.53 ha) property, including a 19th-century wagon shed and horse barn. The house, once the centerpiece of a 225-acre (91 ha) farm, was held by members of the interrelated Spencer, Shippee, and Lillbridge families from its inception until 2001. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.

Location

12 Middle Rd
East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island
41.65715, -71.46353

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When was Spencer-Shippe-Lillbridge House listed on the National Register?

Spencer-Shippe-Lillbridge House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 19, 2011.

What type of historic resource is Spencer-Shippe-Lillbridge House?

Spencer-Shippe-Lillbridge House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Spencer-Shippe-Lillbridge House?

The period of significance for Spencer-Shippe-Lillbridge House is recorded as the industrial era.

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