Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Old New Hampshire Home

 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:

  1. The CrankyJune 24, 2015 at 5:38 AM

    Gorgeous photos of a lovely home. Loved the history behind it, and glad you had time with your daughter!

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  2. LowellJune 24, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    Well, the quacker sure had a nice house. Oh, wait, you said Quaker! Whatever!

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  3. eileeninmdJune 24, 2015 at 6:22 AM

    What a gorgeous home! I am sure you had a great visit with your daughter! Enjoy your day!

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  4. jp@A Green RidgeJune 24, 2015 at 6:47 AM

    Being a New Englander, I love these old homes myself!...:)JP

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  5. AnvilcloudJune 24, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    I like the processing and the story.

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  6. Yogi♪♪♪June 24, 2015 at 7:25 AM

    Beautiful home, intriguing backstory.

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  7. Gill - That British WomanJune 24, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    that is a beautiful house and having it in a black and white image just makes it look even better.

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  8. BirdmanJune 24, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    Did you get to sample some 'beach fries' at Hampton Beach?

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  9. MichelleJune 24, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    What a fantastic house.

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  10. TexWisGirlJune 24, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    a nice place to getaway!

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  11. aspiritofsimplicityJune 24, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    I lived on the seacoast of N.H. for 25 years while I raised my children. Portsmouth is a great town.

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  12. MadSnapperJune 24, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    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.

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  13. Small City ScenesJune 24, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    Beautiful beautiful home and neat information too.
    MB

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  14. 21 WitsJune 24, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Very cool, and just the kind of place I'd enjoy seeing too!

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  15. VPJune 24, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    An excellent post with beautiful images!

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  16. Linda W.June 24, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    What a cool house! Looks good in black and white.

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  17. Sylvia KJune 24, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    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!!

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  18. William KendallJune 24, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    Quite a story, and the house looks well cared for.

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  19. Gillian OlsonJune 24, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    Great photos and interesting story. Looks like a great place to visit!

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  20. KathyJune 24, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    I just can't fathom a wooden frame house being that old! Amazing!

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  21. Maude LynnJune 24, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    Awesome shots! The place sure is beautiful.

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  22. RedPatJune 24, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    It didn't look like Ontario to me, EG! Beautiful pics.

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  23. Coloring Outside the LinesJune 24, 2015 at 3:37 PM

    He had a gorgeous home, and now I dying to know- what is a shower of stones?

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  24. JeanneJune 24, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    how beautiful these shots are in Black and White, and what fun to have your daughter as a tour guide!

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  25. cieldequimperJune 24, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    I suppose I need to put NH on my bucket list! Love the timeless monochrome!

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  26. Elizabeth EdwardsJune 24, 2015 at 6:07 PM

    very cool. i love it in black & white. i enjoy the architecture. ( :

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  27. DeniseinVAJune 24, 2015 at 7:27 PM

    Wonderful, on your lovely photos and spending time with your daughter.

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  28. RandyJune 24, 2015 at 9:17 PM

    What a beautiful home.

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  29. KayJune 24, 2015 at 9:26 PM

    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.

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  30. RoseJune 24, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    What a beautiful place!

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  31. StephanieJune 24, 2015 at 10:20 PM

    Beautiful home.

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  32. Ruth HiebertJune 24, 2015 at 10:21 PM

    Beautiful and also huge.

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  33. GreenComotionJune 24, 2015 at 10:23 PM

    Fantastic photos and a great find, Tina!
    Have a Wonderful Day!
    Peace :)

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  34. abriannaJune 24, 2015 at 11:11 PM

    That is a great house. wonderful shots of it in black and white.

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  35. Pietro BrosioJune 25, 2015 at 1:30 AM

    A pretty old house, great B&W images!

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  36. AnonymousJune 25, 2015 at 3:33 AM

    Very 'picture book'!

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  37. DarlaJune 25, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    Quite a handsome home and you made me curious about the rest of the story. I love a good curse... hahaha.

    Darla

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  38. Jenn JilksJune 25, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    I love it: both the visitation of daughter and of house!

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  39. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 25, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    How interesting! Nothing better than having a good tour guide who just happens to be someone you love!

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  40. JeevanJune 26, 2015 at 5:38 AM

    Interesting story said behind this house! Excellent building and nice exterior texture

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  41. DebbieJune 26, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    oooooooh so my kinda' living!!! what a lovely place and i really like it in b&w!!!

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  42. AnonymousJune 26, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    Amazing house! That is quite the interesting story to go with it.

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  43. JackJune 26, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    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.

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  44. CountryMouseJune 28, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    What a beautiful old house and lovely captures.

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