Home of only Quaker in Puritan town (1600s), Portsmouth, New Hampshire - looking southerly
As Jack of Hartford/Naples would say, this photo is "out of jurisdiction." I was lucky enough to spend last weekend in New Hampshire, made even better by my own personal tour guide (my daughter). We did a quick look around Portsmouth on part of New Hampshire's 18-mile coastline on the Atlantic ocean. True that's not a LOT of coastline but it sure was picturesque!
Front door
When this house was built (1642) most of the people here were of the religious group called Puritans. But the owner of this house was Quaker George Walton - innkeeper, planter and tailor. The "exciting" part of his life was a land dispute in 1682, which he won. The loser was heard to say Walton would never enjoy the land...and sure enough, George Walton was cursed with a "shower of stones." Was the loser a witch? Who knows for sure whether there was a real connection or not...but the shower of stones DID happen. (Apparently Walton was unpopular with the locals for other reasons besides the land dispute.)
George Walton House, looking northerly
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44 comments:
Gorgeous photos of a lovely home. Loved the history behind it, and glad you had time with your daughter!
Well, the quacker sure had a nice house. Oh, wait, you said Quaker! Whatever!
What a gorgeous home! I am sure you had a great visit with your daughter! Enjoy your day!
Being a New Englander, I love these old homes myself!...:)JP
I like the processing and the story.
Beautiful home, intriguing backstory.
that is a beautiful house and having it in a black and white image just makes it look even better.
Did you get to sample some 'beach fries' at Hampton Beach?
What a fantastic house.
a nice place to getaway!
I lived on the seacoast of N.H. for 25 years while I raised my children. Portsmouth is a great town.
now that is on beautiful home and the fact it is over 200 years old is amazing.. i would love to see that 18 miles of coast line.
Beautiful beautiful home and neat information too.
MB
Very cool, and just the kind of place I'd enjoy seeing too!
An excellent post with beautiful images!
What a cool house! Looks good in black and white.
Beautiful house and so much interesting history!! Sounds as though you have had a great visit with your daughter and that's always fun!! Hope your week is going well -- it does look/sound like it is!! Enjoy every moment!!
Quite a story, and the house looks well cared for.
Great photos and interesting story. Looks like a great place to visit!
I just can't fathom a wooden frame house being that old! Amazing!
Awesome shots! The place sure is beautiful.
It didn't look like Ontario to me, EG! Beautiful pics.
He had a gorgeous home, and now I dying to know- what is a shower of stones?
how beautiful these shots are in Black and White, and what fun to have your daughter as a tour guide!
I suppose I need to put NH on my bucket list! Love the timeless monochrome!
very cool. i love it in black & white. i enjoy the architecture. ( :
Wonderful, on your lovely photos and spending time with your daughter.
What a beautiful home.
What a gorgeous old home...and is that a lighthouse in the distance?
I suppose an 18-mile coastline is convenient for a quick oceanside drive. Not nearly enough in my salt-encrusted opinion.
What a beautiful place!
Beautiful home.
Beautiful and also huge.
Fantastic photos and a great find, Tina!
Have a Wonderful Day!
Peace :)
That is a great house. wonderful shots of it in black and white.
A pretty old house, great B&W images!
Very 'picture book'!
Quite a handsome home and you made me curious about the rest of the story. I love a good curse... hahaha.
Darla
I love it: both the visitation of daughter and of house!
How interesting! Nothing better than having a good tour guide who just happens to be someone you love!
Interesting story said behind this house! Excellent building and nice exterior texture
oooooooh so my kinda' living!!! what a lovely place and i really like it in b&w!!!
Amazing house! That is quite the interesting story to go with it.
Portsmouth has some terrific historic houses, doesn't it? I visited Strawberry Banke again last summer. This house looks like it could be from there, or at least close. And, "out of the jurisdiction," eh? I am honored to be mentioned.
What a beautiful old house and lovely captures.
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