The homes of our forefathers. Being a selection of the oldest and most interesting historical houses, and noted places in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont (1886)
THE LEAVITT HOUSE, EXETER, N. H. This is on Front StreePand was used as a tavern during the war. TJiere seems to he a j>:ood deaf ofdoubt as to who built it, but it probably dates back to about 1740. It has been added to since and somewhatchanged. It is now owned by Saml W. I-,eavitt. Mr. Wni.… … THE FOLSOM HOUSE, EXETER, N. H. This was built for a tavern in T787 by Coi. SamT Folsom, a leading citizen of Exeter, at the corner ofCourt Square and Water Street. On th« morning of Oct. 4th, 1788, Gen. Washing^ton breakfasted here, beingon his way to Haverhill. He was accompanied by his…
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