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 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… … TmE Old WtNTworth MANSION, LITTLE HARBOR. N. H. M,rth?H-,r.Tt °? rr ^. °°- ^^^ Wentwortl. in 1755. He married hi, housem^dMartha H.lton. tl,e heroine of Lon^ellows poem lady Wentworth. It is an exceedingly interestingbuilding and stands in a very fine location commanding beautiful views.
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