Daggett House, Slater Park - Pawtucket, RI - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

In Pawtucket, within Slater Park, is a old house known as the Daggett house. This house is considered the oldest structure standing in Pawtucket and one of the oldest in the state of Rhode Island.

The building is located along one of the main roads within the park. Follow the signs to the carousel and park behind it. The house is right by the road, across the street from the old boathouse that is now the Rhode Island Watercolor Society gallery and headquarters.

The house is a colonial-style building, with 2 1/2 floors for the main building, and a small addition to the side. The building has white clapboards and several windows on each side. There is a small entrance porch.

At the time of the visit (July 2011) the building was currently being worked on and was closed for tours. Scaffolding was seen on the end. The building has been run by the Daughters of the American Revolution since 1902, according to a couple signs around the house. Don't confuse it with the Daggett Farm and Greenhouse - though this is also in the park, the two sites are about a half mile apart.

The house was originally built in 1685 (sign on the house), for John Daggett, Jr., a farmer (Wikipedia). According to the Wikipedia site, in George Washington's diary, he had stopped by this house. The DAR web site for the house indicated that the house was near the old post road (now Route 1A Newport Avenue). The house is currently near Route 1A, so I am not sure if this is the original location of the house or not. In 1707, the house was transferred to the oldest son, who had many jobs, including Doctor and wheelwright and miller. It went through successive ownerships in the family until about 1870. The house was later transferred to the Pawtucket Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1905. Since then, it serves as a museum for 17th-19th Century artifacts.

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Wikipedia (Daggett House):
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Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1685 Additional Dates of Construction: Don't know. Architectural Period/Style: Colonial Architect (if known): Not known. Landscape Designer (if known): Not known. Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Country House Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: According to his own diary, George Washington stopped by on his way from Newport to Boston. Listed Building Status (if applicable): National Register of Historic Landmarks Main Material of Construction: Wood Private/Public Access: Publically accessible (municipal park), but private (non-profit) operated. Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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